Free BQA Certifications Start September 1

You heard us over the years promote the Beef Quality Assurance program and the importance for producers to be certified. Well for those of you who aren’t, good news as for the third time, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) is supporting the checkoff-funded BQA program by sponsoring all online certifications this fall for producers who enroll. This free offer starts …

NMPF Pleased with Newly Unveiled Margin Protection Program for Dairy Farmers

From the National Milk Producers Federation: ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – The new margin protection insurance program for dairy farmers, which was developed by the National Milk Producers Federation and enacted in the 2014 Farm Bill, was formally unveiled today by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. NMPF said it is pleased with the overall provisions of the new program, and urged farmers to …

USDA Announces New Risk Management Program for Dairy Farmers

This morning, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the start of a new risk management program for dairy farmers, known as the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

World Dairy Expo Entries Due Now

World Dairy Expo, coming up September 30 through October 4 in Madison, Wisconsin, is recognized as the meeting place for the global dairy industry. Download Audio Visit worlddairyexpo.com for more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

CBB Vice-chair Pleased with Checkoff ROI

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know a recent study shows each dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff Program returns about $11.20 to the beef industry? Jimmy Maxey, vice-chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, was very pleased when he heard this news. Download Audio To learn more about …

Florida Beef Council Learning about Social Media

The Florida Beef Council will soon learn more about how social media works. Ashley Hughes says they will be holding a course for those who serve on the council to give them a better understanding so they can hopefully be more involved in telling their beef story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Georgia Beef Month Moving Next Year

The Georgia Beef Board has celebrated June Beef Month for many years, but according to Suzanne Bentley, that is going to change in 2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Pleased with Work by Cattlemen’s Beef Board

Cattlemen’s Beef Board Vice Chair Jimmy Maxey was pleased with the meetings they held in Denver recently during the Cattle Industry Summer Conference. And he is looking forward to seeing how the programs discussed transpire over the next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Consumers Get Livestock Welfare info from Other Groups

A recent survey suggests consumers are using animal protection organizations as their primary source of information about livestock welfare. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …

Beef Checkoff Gives Back to the Community

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know the beef checkoff allows producers to give back to the community? Tina Hammonds from Lowndes County, Alabama has information on how they did just that. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …