The Alabama Beef Checkoff is cultivating unique relationships this week at the National Rural Grocery Summit. Typically held in the Midwest, it is being held in Montgomery, Ala. this year. I visited with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Josie Jones to learn more.
Positive Shift in the Dairy Market
The dairy industry has recently seen a positive shift in the market as prices have trended upward. USDA’s Rod Bain reports.
Cattle Industry Joining Together Against Cell-Cultured Protein
The discussion around cell-cultured protein has been hot lately with polarizing voices on both sides. As states begin banning the lab-grown meat, national cattle industry organizations from multiple countries are joining together for a greater voice against the unproven technology. I visited with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Mark Eisele, to learn more.
FCA Convention Wraps Up Day Two
The 2024 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Allied Trade Show, wrapped up the second full day this evening with their Cattlemen’s Supper, PAC Bull Sale and a concert. During the meal, many awards were presented, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, offered remarks and Shaylynn Davis of Manatee County was crowned as the new FCA Sweetheart. A huge attendance …
Sustainability for the Cattle Industry
Sustainability means different things to different people. Samantha Werth, director of sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talks about what sustainability means for the beef industry. Listen below to learn more.
FBC Collaborates with The American Pie Championship
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently collaborated with the American Pie Championship. Listen below as I visited with DeAnne Maples, FBC’s director of beef marketing and promotion, to learn more about the savory entries.
ACA Host Regional Cattlemen’s Cookout Series
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Regional Cattlemen’s Cookout Series has kicked off with more stops to come across the state. I visited with Erin Beasley, ACA Executive Vice President to learn more about the events.
GBB Holding BQA Course Next Week
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is gearing up for a BQA course next week! As an exceptional educational opportunity, this is not something that you will want to miss. GBB Checkoff Progams Coordinator, Catilin Jackson, shares more details.
Developing Healthier Animals Through Gene Editing
The Red Angus Association is working to utilize more gene-editing applications to promote herd health. Innovation in gene editing is revolutionizing the beef industry for tomorrow. Tom Brink, CEO of the Red Angus Association, shares how Red Angus is shaping the future.
Cattle Industry Condemns Latest Government Proposal
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) condemned a recently announced U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored research grant that will fund the development of lab-grown meat products by a biotechnology manufacturing company called BioMADE. NCBA says it’s outraged that the Department of Defense is spending millions of taxpayer dollars to feed America’s heroes like lab rats. “U.S. cattle producers raise the highest …