The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement, which enters into force today, provides the first round of tariff rate reductions for Australian beef. Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …
Smithfield Steadily Phasing Out Gestation Crates
Smithfield Foods has announced it is making progress in phasing out gestation crates. Daily Press reports that by the end of last year, Murphy-Brown had transitioned 71.3-percent of all pregnant sows on company-owned farms into group housing. Smithfield’s goal is to move all sows out of gestation crates by 2017. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida …
Encouraging Beef Producers to Learn about the Checkoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Dr. Frank Thomas from Alamo, Georgia, says the checkoff has done so many things over the years for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement …
China Bans Imports of All U.S. Poultry and Eggs
China has banned imports of U.S. poultry and eggs after a strain of H5N8 influenza was found in Oregon and another strain was detected in California and Washington. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman says this national ban is a clear violation of international trade Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
Total Meat Production Forecast for 2015 Raised
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week. In the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section, the forecast for total meat production for 2015 is raised from last month on increased beef and pork production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
Partnerships Designed to Improve Soil Health
Cindy Zimmerman has a story on how many folks are working together improve soil health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Alabama Cattlemen Watching State Legislature
The 2015 Alabama Legislative session kicks off March 3, but according to Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, legislators are in town this week to take care of certain things ahead of time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Florida Beef Council Promoting New MBA Program
The Florida Beef Council has always encouraged producers to take part in the Masters of Beef Advocacy program, and Ashley Hughes says that is especially true now, as the program has been updated. Download Audio To learn more go to www.beef.org/mba. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
Promoting Georgia Beef on TV
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board has information about how they will be talking about the healthy benefits of beef on Atlanta television. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …
Temple Grandin Honored By AFB
Dr. Temple Grandin, well known for her work in the livestock industry and someone who has spoke various times at events across the Southeast, was presented American Farm Bureau Federation’s Distinguished Service Award during the 96th AFBF Annual Convention. She made these comments after receiving the award. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle …