Livestock groups across the country are showing increased interest in livestock traceability programs. Gene Noem, a member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Executive Committee shares more on the importance of traceability in marketing U.S. animal protein. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
ACA Kicks Off YCLP Class XI
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has recently kicked off their 11th class of the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley shares how the program develops the future leaders of the cattle industry. The class consists of 18 young cattlemen and women, from 14 different counties, with varied backgrounds and involvement within the industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Legislative Wins for Alabama Cattle Producers
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works hard in Montgomery each legislative session representing the interests of cattle producers, land owners and all of agriculture. I recently visited with ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley to learn more about some key wins in the session. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
Things to Remember this Memorial Day
Well as you remember the fallen service members that have fought for our nation this Memorial Day, it’s important to keep in mind that freedom is not free. Freedom to come and go as you’d like, worship as you please and vote for who you prefer – that freedom was paid for domestically and abroad under a banner of red, …
Vilsack: Farm Bill Beneficial to Farmers Raises Financing Questions
The U.S House of Representatives and U.S. Senate have both put forth their proposed versions of the Farm Bill with markups happening to finalize those drafts. Many agriculture groups have expressed support for the House version of the bill, yet it is this version that has drawn the ire of Senate Democrats. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack held a …
ACA Regional Meetings Start Next Month
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is gearing up for their Regional Cattlemen’s Cookout tour that kicks off next month! ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, shares more about the events. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Dairy Industry Receives Grants for Disease Preparedness
The dairy industry has received disease preparedness resources through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program grants awarded to The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). Listen below to learn more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
USMEF and Beef Checkoff Drive Beef Demand OverseasÂ
Driving demand for beef domestically and abroad is the work of the Beef Checkoff Program and its contractors. One Cattlemen’s Beef Board contractor is the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Through a recent trip to South Korea and Japan, producer leaders from 10 states saw first hand how their checkoff dollar works across international markets. Listen below for more! Sponsored ContentCIR …
Elite Livestock Sales Hosts Grass Time II Sale
Elite Livestock Sales is holding their Grass Time II sale at 3:00 pm today. I visited with Elite’s world champion auctioneer, Chuck Bradley, to learn more about today’s sale offering. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
The Cost and Benefit of EID Tags
Previously we discussed Electronic Identification or EID tags, but where can you get them and what does it cost producers? I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to unpack the details of this USDA rule. Click HERE to see USDA’s criteria for official indentification Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …








