Right now beef and dairy producers can take advantage of free online BQA certification courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc and the BQA program. And in our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs Josh White, executive director of producer education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, hopes producers …
Possible Agricultural Impacts of Hurricane Matthew
All along the East coast from Florida through the Carolina’s all eyes are on tropics. There could be some significant impacts to agriculture in the path of hurricane Matthew. Gary Crawford has a report that looks at those, along with information of what livestock producers in the path of Matthew should do to get ready, and what many USDA offices …
Big Mike’s Steakhouse Named Home to Alabama’s Best Steak
From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: MONTGOMERY, AL— Big Mike’s Steakhouse of Thomasville has been named the winner of the 2016 Alabama’s Best Steak contest. The Alabama’s Best Steak contest kicked off July 18 with a nominations round that generated votes for more than 140 Alabama restaurants. The eight most-represented restaurants moved on to compete in the “Elite 8” Facebook photo …
UF Experts Addressing Outbreak of New World Screwworm Fly in Florida Keys
by Tom Nordlie, UF/IFAS GAINESVILLE, Fla.:  Responding to the announcement yesterday that the New World screwworm fly has been detected in Florida for the first time in a half-century, experts with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine are taking steps to educate ranchers, property owners and residents about the pest, and assist in …
New World Screwworm Threat to Livestock
Florida Livestock Industry Leaders and Partners By Ned Waters, President, Florida Cattlemen’s Association I write to you to inform you of the fact that Animal Health officials have discovered New World Screwworm in Monroe County on Big Pine Key. Attached for your review are press releases and talking points generated by The Florida Department of Agriculture and United States Department of …
October Beef Month Is Underway in Alabama
October Beef Month is underway in Alabama, and in the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says there are a lot of things happening throughout the month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Georgia Beef at the Fair
The Georgia National Fair kicks off this Thursday in Perry, and in this week’s Beef Board report, Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says the board will be there talking with consumers from across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Florida Beef Council Promoting Beef Website
There is a variety of good information about beef on the internet, and the Florida Beef Council has recommendations of where consumers should go. In this week’s Florida beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes says there is a great site to learn more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …
New World Screwworm Confirmed in Big Pine Key
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of New World screwworm in Key deer from National Key Deer Refuge in Big Pine Key, Florida. USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, confirms this is a local infestation of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax). This is the first local infestation …
NCBA’s 2017 Redbook is Available
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: A pocket-sized recordkeeping tool that has been used by cattle producers for more than 30 years to enhance profitability is now available for 2017. (Oct. 3, 2016) The Integrated Resource Management (IRM) Redbook from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association helps cattle producers effectively and efficiently record their daily production efforts. The 2017 Redbook has …