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Finding Opportunity for U.S. Beef Abroad
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.
U.S. Prime Beef Takes on Japan
California Ag Today
Despite economic headwinds, U.S. beef exporters are positioning Prime grade American beef as a premium choice for Japanese consumers.
Have Your Say: Beef Checkoff Survey Open for Producers
California Ag Today
Share your feedback on how Checkoff dollars are driving beef demand and get a chance to win a prize.
Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.
Step Up: California Cattle Producer Wanted for National Beef Board
California Ag Today
Here’s your chance to represent California and Nevada ranchers in guiding how beef checkoff dollars are put to work.
NCBA Priorities Heard in D.C.
Southeast Regional Ag News
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Wednesday, outlining key policy priorities for the American cattle industry.
CTA Back in Effect and EU Deforestation Delay Reprieve for U.S. Cattlemen
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reminding all producers that the Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect, and the European Parliament voted to delay implementation of a deforestation regulation for one year, a reprieve for U.S. cattlemen.
Golden State Beef Board Appointees
California Ag Today
The USDA recently announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.
2024 Highlights for the Dairy Checkoff
California Ag Today
While a challenging year for the dairy industry, Dairy Checkoff-led efforts have helped to create awareness about dairy and its health benefits.
Farm Bill Extension Expires and Ag Economy Barometer Lowest Since 2016
The Agribusiness Update
Now that the farm bill extension reached its deadline, what’s next, and the September Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer hit its lowest readings since March 2016.
A Dairy Checkoff Website for Farmers
California Ag Today
Dairy Management Inc. has launched a new website to more effectively communicate the full national and local impact of the dairy checkoff to farmers and importers.
Beef Checkoff Analysis and House & Senate Pass Spending Bills
The Agribusiness Update
An independent analysis of the Beef Checkoff thoroughly assessed the effectiveness and additional financial benefits, and both chambers of Congress have now approved their Fiscal Year 2025 Ag-FDA funding bills out of the full committees.
Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
NCBA Talks Beef Nutrition in Consumers
California Ag Today
Misinformation surrounding beef nutrition has clouded consumer choices for years. Executive Director of Nutrition Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Dr. Shalene McNeill joins us to talk about Beef Checkoff research that was conducted through Baylor College of Medicine.
Next Sorghum Leadership Class Opens
Line on Agriculture
The Sorghum Checkoff leadership program offers sessions on production, public and private research and leadership.
Peanut Growers to Decide Checkoff and 2023 Potato Harvest Data
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will conduct a referendum April 8-19 for eligible U.S. producers of peanuts to decide whether to continue their checkoff program, and a new report from the Ag Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.
Regional Climate Hubs and Restaurants Forecast Exceeds $1.1 Trillion
The Agribusiness Update
Last week marked ten years since the USDA created regional Climate Hubs to help ag producers and rural communities make climate-informed decisions, and restaurant sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion this year.
Regional Climate Hubs and Restaurants Forecast Exceeds $1.1 Trillion
The Agribusiness Update
Last week marked ten years since the USDA created regional Climate Hubs to help ag producers and rural communities make climate-informed decisions, and restaurant sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion this year.
Apply Today to Become Beef Spokesperson
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Beef Checkoff-funded Trailblazers program is seeking applications for its next class of beef advocates
Beef Checkoff Lawsuit
Line on Agriculture
R-Calf United stock Growers of America CEO, Bill Bullard