Applications for the Peanut Efficiency Award will close soon. Tyron Spearman shares more. Click HERE for application information.
Driving Demand for Beef During Tight Supplies
As U.S. beef supplies continue to tighten, discovery of new cut options by consumers is vital. I visited with Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, Greg Hanes, to discuss how the Beef Checkoff is driving the demand for beef during tight supplies.
Efforts in H5N1 Control
The novel H5N1 virus facing animal agriculture has been in the spotlight recently as it transferred from poultry to other livestock. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the collaboration between federal agencies and other stakeholders in light of cases of H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in dairy cattle.
Underutilized Cuts Finding Opportunities During Tight Beef Supply
Difficulty provides an opportunity for growth. The U.S. beef industry is re-learning this lesson as the cow herd continues to contract as demand for beef continues to grow domestically and abroad. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), USDA and the Beef Checkoff are collaborating to promote cuts often overlooked. USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, shares more on growing opportunities for …
“Eye Opening”: FBC Holds Ranch to Ribeye Event
The Florida Beef Council recently held a “Ranch to Ribeye” event to connect cattlemen with members of the food service industry. Designed to tell the story of beef from pasture to plate, the event helped close the information gap between producers and consumers. Listen below as one event attendee, Chef Alex Kuk of Temple Street Eatery in Ft. Lauderdale, shares …
GBB Gears up for May Beef Month
The Georgia Beef Board is making final preparations for May Beef Month! Listen in as GBB Checkoff Programs Coordinator, Caitlin Jackson, shares more on the planned events.
Upcoming Educational Opportunities for Florida Producers
Florida livestock producers have a couple of upcoming educational opportunities through the University of Florida. The UF Beef Cattle Short Course will be held May 8-10. The UF Small Ruminant Short Course will be held Sep. 20-21
ACA to Host Second Spring Youth Field Day
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association preparing for the second 2024 Spring Youth Field Day. ACA Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire shares more.
Peanut Industry Update: Withdrawn Contracts and Farm Bill Disparities
There is movement in the peanut marketing world, Tyron Spearman has more.
A Look at April’s Cattle on Feed Report
The April Cattle on Feed Report from USDA came out last Friday. Listen in as USDA Livestock Analyst, Shayle Shagam shares key insights.