Consumers will soon see updated Uniform Retail Meat Identification Standards (URMIS) for fresh beef and pork at their meat case. Why the change: Download Audio What to expect: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff Event
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, Cliff Coddington of Bradenton, Florida talks about an event he helped with where they talked with people who were not familiar with the cattle industry at all. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
USDA to Increase Meat Testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced last week it will conduct species sampling and testing on imported raw ground-beef and veal, also checked for Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli, to confirm shipments don’t contain horse meat. This decision was made after the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
ADUFA Reauthorization Comes Before House Committee
Yesterday, the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Kristina Butts, explains why this reauthorization is important to cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
New Face for Georgia Beef Board
Many people were able to meet the Georgia Beef Board’s new Director of Industry Information at last week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. Suzanne Black is working part-time right now but looks forward to starting her position full time in May after graduating from ABAC. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Pleased with Alabama Beef Training Camp
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said last week’s beef training camp went very well as they feel programs like this with retailers are important for the bottom dollar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
Florida Beef Council Taking Part in Webinar
A webinar designed to reach retail and food service professionals will take place this week in efforts to get the latest information out about beef. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said it’s important to stay in touch with these folks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Electric vs. Diesel
Everett Griner tells us why farmers are switching. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …
Slight Increase in Retail Food Prices to Start 2013
Shoppers paid about two-percent more for food at the grocery store at the beginning of 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
NCBA President Pleased with Results of OIG Audit
Scott George, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, was in the Southeast this past weekend speaking to attendees at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association annual convention. And he was pleased with last week’s announcenment by USDA’s Office of the Inspector General concerning their audit of the national beef checkoff program. Download Audio To hear more of NCBA President Scott George’s comments click …