NCBA Statement on USDA Issuing a Final Rule on Mandatory COOL

WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – The following is a statement from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Scott George, a Cody, Wyo. dairy and cattle producer, regarding today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule regarding the Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Rule (MCOOL). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Alabama Ag Department Pleased with Outcome of Legislative Session

Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says overall, he is pleased with the Agriculture Department’s outcome of Alabama’s 2013 Legislative Session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

USMEF Board Meeting in Washington

The spring meeting of the U.S. Meat Export Federation Board of Directors is underway in Washington, D.C. One of the topics is the current trade impasse with Russia, as USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng comments on that and other issues being discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

GATE Guidance Available for Georgia Farmers

The Georgia Agribusiness Council has developed a guidance document to help producers as well as ag retailers, better understand what items are and are not exempt from sales tax under the Georgia Ag Tax Exemption (GATE). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Eastern Livestock Company Owner and COO Sentenced

The following press release was posted by the USDA OIG: LOUISVILLE, KY – The former owner and former chief operating officer of now-bankrupt Eastern Livestock Company, LLC, were sentenced in U. S. District Court today, by Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell, for mail fraud arising from their part in a check-kiting scheme that caused the loss of millions of dollars …

Safe Meat

Everett Griner tells us about the meat inspectors not being furloughed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

National Beef Ambassador Promoting Industry

In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Chandler Mulvaney of Opelika, Alabama, one of the National Beef Ambassadors. He talks about how busy their team has been this year talking with folks across the country about beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. …

Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Convention

We are just 4 weeks away from the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, as it will take place June 18- 20 in Marco Island. FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley said they are expecting an outstanding convention again this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Another Problem for the U.S. Pork Industry

A pig virus disease that’s been around for a long time in other countries like Europe, Asia and Canada has now been found in three states here in the U.S. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Econo-pack

There is a huge missing market. Small packaging! Everett Griner tells us how this has been totally missed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …