Language exempting checkoff programs from federal public records law was added to the pending Fiscal Year 2017 Ag Appropriations bill after a coalition of agriculture groups lobbied for the addition. Download Audio
Low-grade Avian Influenza Discovered in Missouri
A low-grade avian influenza was found at a Missouri Turkey farm has led to federal officials culling 39,000 turkeys at the facility. Download Audio
More Florida Land Deals to Be Considered
Next Tuesday, Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet will be asked to consider a pair of land deals that would cost the state about $6.6 million, keep nearly 3,800 acres in Osceola County from new development and allow ranch operations to continue on the properties. Download Audio
Good Start for Pasture and Rangeland Conditions
El Nino and its related precipitation are behind one of the best starts for U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions in recent memory. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the highlights of this first report of the season. Download Audio
Milk Producers Federation Concerns with GMO Labeling
GMO labeling continues to be a major discussion for many in agriculture. And Chris Galen, senior vice-president of communications with the National Milk Producers Federation, explains the concerns they have with it. Download Audio
Bama’s Best Beef Contest Continues
We’ve been talking the past few weeks about Bama’s Best Beef Contest. And Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, gives us an update on where things stand with that contest. Download Audio
Florida Beef Month Underway
May is Florida Beef Month, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says there will be a lot of beef promotional events taking place this month. Download Audio
Georgia FFA Learns More about Promoting the Beef Industry
Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board, attended last week’s Georgia State FFA Convention. And she was able to talk about promoting the beef industry with FFA members from across the state. Download Audio
Suing USDA over Beef Checkoff, Again
A group of cattle ranchers is again challenging USDA regarding the department’s oversight of the beef checkoff program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
USMEF Continues to Promote U.S. Meat Products
The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s mission is to increase the value and profitability of the U.S. beef, pork and lamb industries by enhancing demand for their products in export markets through a dynamic partnership of all stakeholders. And USMEF Senior Vice President for Global Marketing, Dan Halstrom, says that’s something they do every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …