Record Number of Producers Become BQA Certified

More than 2,100 producers across the United States became certified for free through the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program, supported by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …

COOL Ruling could have Consequences for U.S. Exports

The World Trade Organization is expected to issue a final ruling soon on Mexico and Canada’s challenge of U.S. country-of-origin labeling regulations for red meat. A ruling against the U.S. could give Canada and Mexico the green light to impose retaliatory tariffs on imports of some U.S. products. Ralph Loos has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Underway

The annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course is taking place today through Friday at the Alto and Patricia Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville. University of Florida’s Dr. Matt Hersom runs through the lineup for this year’s event. Download Audio Click here to learn more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Beef Producer Knows Value of Beef Checkoff

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Randy Fordham from Royston, Georgia is someone who truly believes in what the checkoff does for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

TPA Still a Priority

Despite the fact that Democrats in the U.S. Senate blocked the chamber from taking up fast track rules to speed trade deals to passage on Tuesday, the door was kept open for a new vote at any time. Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says this is still a majority priority for them. …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Final Cotton Numbers; Conservation Project

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on the final 2014 cotton numbers and information on a multi-state nationally funded Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …

Florida Farmers Heading to Capitol Hill

From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla. – Area farmers and ranchers will speak up for their livelihoods when they visit with the Florida Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week. The May 13-15 visit is part of Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Field to the Hill trip to the nation’s capital. More than 80 Farm Bureau members from …

Florida Beef Month Going Well

May Beef Month continues in Florida, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council is pleased with the ways things have gone thus far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …

Alabama Cattlemen to Meet with State Lawmakers

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the association’s spring quarterly board meeting will be held Thursday and will include a visit with state lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …

Georgia May Beef Month Promotions Continue

May Beef Month continues across Georgia as various promotional events are taking place. Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says efforts include taking culinary students on a farm tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …