The 31st annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show took place Wednesday in Marianna, Florida and a big crowd of producers were on hand to hear a variety of speakers covering the main topic, “Profitable Ranching in a Declining Market”. The keynote speaker was Dr. Larry Corah, who has served the beef industry in several roles: Vice President of …
USDA Projects Third Year of Net Farm Income Declines
USDA expects another drop in net farm income for 2016. The USDA Economic Research Service has predicted a 2.5 percent decline in net cash farm income, forecasted at $54.8 billion this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …
UGA Summit on Women in Agriculture Pulls Attendees from Throughout Southeast
From the University of Georgia/CAES: Athens, Ga. – More than 150 agricultural leaders from across 13 Southern states and Washington, D.C., converged on the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens on Feb. 8 to discuss leadership roles for women in agriculture. “The delegates at this summit represent the future of agriculture,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead in his welcoming …
Beef Quality Assurance Should Be a Daily Event
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, University of Florida/IFAS Beef cattle Specialist, Dr. Matt Hersom, says it is important for producers to be BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
USMEF Economist Discusses Year-end 2015 Export Results
Year-end 2015 results for U.S. pork and beef exports have been released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Joe Schuele has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Meat Inspection Fees Included in Proposed Budget
On Tuesday, President Obama released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2017 and included in that budget is meat inspection fees. American Farm Bureau’s RJ Karney explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Hoping Congress Will Pass Trans Pacific Partnership Soon
We told you last week that the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal was reached with signing of the agreement by the member nations. The next step for the TPP is U.S. congressional approval. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Phillip Seng, hopes that approval comes soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Florida Beef Involved in Big Food Event
Ashley Hughes has information about a big event the Florida Beef Council took part in this past weekend, where beef played a big role in many ways. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Preparing to Talk Georgia Beef with Influencers
A variety of influencers from the health care industry will be able to learn more about beef at an event coming up next month. Will Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says this will be a great opportunity for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Using Social Media to Promote Alabama Beef
Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, says one area the association is really focusing on this year is social media. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …