While the final numbers for 2014 are not in yet Kent Bacus, associate director of legislative affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says it looks like another year of record beef exports. 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 …
Pork Sales Suspended at Some Chipotle Restaurants
After conducting a routine audit of its suppliers, Chipotle has announced it will suspend pork sales at nearly one-third of its U.S. restaurants. According to Reuters, Chipotle Communications Director Chris Arnold noted some inconsistencies in protocol with the supplier. He said the restaurant chain is not willing to compromise on its animal welfare standards by filling the gap with conventionally …
Florida Bull Test Sale is Saturday
The 15th Florida Bull Test Sale will take place this January 17th at the University of Florida North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna. This year’s test included 103 consignments from 33 consignors from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina. Only bulls Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Japan-Australia Agreement Takes Effect Today
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 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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Partnerships Designed to Improve Soil Health
Cindy Zimmerman has a story on how many folks are working together improve soil health. 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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …