NCBA Calls Estate Tax Vote Victory for US Cattle Producers

WASHINGTON (Dec. 16, 2010) – Despite calls to amend the estate tax language, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of farmers, ranchers and small business owners, according to Illinois cattleman and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Steve Foglesong. He said it was unfortunate to hear some Congressional leaders portray the reformation of the estate tax to a …

3-in-1

Today Everett Griner tells us about a rare case of bovine triplets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Market for U.S. Red Meats is Strong

The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that October was a very strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef exports achieved their second-highest value of the year while pork export value was third-highest of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

China to Again Accept U.S. Beef

It was announced this week that the Chinese have agreed to allow American beef exports back into their country on a staged basis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Lightly Buttered

Everett Griner tells us why butter is the step child of dairying. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

FL Producer Says Industry Benefits from BQA

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Don Quincey from Chiefland, Florida said while BQA certification is important to their operation, overall he feels it really benefits the industry. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …

NCBA Relieved by Last-Minute Death Tax Relief

WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2010) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association(NCBA) President Steve Foglesong is relieved the U.S. Senate today voted to extend all expiring tax rates for two years. The Senate-passed bill would reduce the top rate of the estate tax, commonly known as the death tax, to 35 percent; increase the exemption level to $5 million; index exemptions to inflation; …

USDA Observes Anniversary to Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated the one year anniversary of an historic agreement to help U.S. dairy producers cut greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was signed during climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 15, 2009. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced

AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …

Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained

There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …