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 …
Tick Causes Allergies to Beef and Pork
Bites from the lone star tick are causing people to become allergic to beef and pork. 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, 2026
How Agriculture Fares with Presidential Candidates
The presidential election season continues, and of course, it will until the final vote is cast this November. But some wonder which candidate might be the best one when it comes to agriculture and the issues we face. That’s a question that was asked National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
NPPC Pleased that Trademark Payments Approved
The USDA Ag Marketing Service announced it would approve the $3 million annual payment by the National Pork Board (NPB) to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for a trademark purchase. 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, …