McDonald’s USA announced this week they will only be sourcing chickens raised without antibiotics that are important to humans. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR 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 …
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Disappointed in Brazil Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week that the U.S. will resume importing fresh, frozen or chilled, beef products from Brazil. The United States Cattlemen’s Association is disappointed in the announcement as they’ve been working on this issue for a decade. They say the safety of American domestic herds is Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
USDA Announces Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers Due to Tightening Dairy Margins
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance to American dairy producers enrolled in the 2016 Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). The payment rate for May/June 2016 will be the largest since the program began in 2014. The narrowing margin between milk prices and …
Finding More Markets for Beef Livers
Diversifying international destinations for beef livers and other variety meat is an important priority for the U.S. beef industry, because it will add value to U.S. cattle and bolster returns for producers. Joe Schuele has a story about those efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Pasture and Topsoil Moisture Conditions Declining
Both pasture and topsoil moisture conditions ratings are declining across parts of the country, which includes areas right here in the Southeast. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey starts off with the latest on the national pasture and rangeland condition index, where we continue to see the seasonal decline in conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
U.S. Reaches Agreement to Reopen Beef Exports to Brazil
USDA announced Monday the reopening of Brazil for U.S. beef exports, saying they reached an agreement with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture to allow access for U.S. beef and beef products to the Brazilian market for the first time since 2003. Brazil’s action, according to USDA, reflects the United States’ negligible risk classification for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Download Audio Sponsored …
Alabama Teachers Learn More about the Beef Industry
A group of Alabama teachers were able to learn more about the beef industry during a summer conference held Tuesday. In the weekly Beef Checkoff report, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley explains who the association was working with at this event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida Beef Council Stays Active
Did you know the beef checkoff is involved in many different areas? In this week’s Florida beef checkoff report, Sarah Childs from Lake Placid, an ex-officio member of the Florida Beef Council who currently serves on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Operating Committee, said the Florida Beef Council has been extremely active. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …
Georgia Beef Board Holds Quarterly Meeting
During this past weekend’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference, the Georgia Beef Board held its quarterly meeting. And in the association’s weekly Beef Board report, Kaytlyn Malia says many topics were discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Congress Yet to Deal with Ag Appropriations Bill
When Congress returns to Washington D.C., it will have over 100 appropriations bills to work through, including the Ag Appropriations Bill. Politico says it could face some stiff challenges, as both the House and Senate versions of ag appropriations would cut current spending levels by two percent. The toughest Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …