Industry
Cattle industry groups can’t seem to agree on a proposal to expand the beef check-off program.
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input from the public to guide its development of a new industry-funded promotion, research and information order (also known as a “checkoff program”) for beef and beef products.
Delivering a quality beef product to the consumer requires more than just superior genetics – trustworthy handling practices are the link that assures consumer satisfaction.
Texas ranchers have voted to establish a state-level program to promote and market beef in the nation’s leading cattle-producing state.
A $1 increase is being voted on for the Texas Beef Checkoff from June 2-6, at local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county offices.
Study indicates that each dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff Program between 2006 and 2013 returned about $11.20 to the beef industry.
President Pete Bonds today made the following statement after the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced the results of the Texas Beef Checkoff referendum.
Operating Committee of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board makes $2.9 million in cuts to meet budget constraints.
Congress voted on a $19.8 billion 2012 agricultural spending bill that includes language blocking USDA from implementing the rule.
A letter, signed by 147 Congressional members. asks USDA about the time line on the economic Impact analysis and re-proposal of livestock marketing rule.
During a House Agriculture Committee hearing Friday, two committee members questioned Secretary Tom Vilsack about a timeline for completion of an economic analysis.
In W. Edwards Deming’s theories of management, there is a basic tenet that strikes me as immutable: You can’t inspect quality into a product; you must build quality in throughout the production process.
One of the largest cattle dealers in the country leaves farmers in 30 states empty-handed
On Friday, USDA-GIPSA charged Eastern with a number of violations.
The study by Informa Economics Inc. showed that the rule would result in job losses of more than 22,800, with an annual drop in gross domestic product by as much as $1.56 billion and an annual loss in tax revenues of $359 million.
USDA-GIPSA provides steps to take for producers who have not received payment due from Eastern Livestock Commission.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack ignored requests for a comprehensive economic analysis of GIPSA’s proposed rule on livestock and poultry marketing.
R-CALF USA supports Vilsack’s decision to decline the request by Congress to complete a comprehensive economic analysis of proposed GIPSA rule.
The rule could cost 104,000 jobs and reduce the national GDP by $14 billion.
Several House members call for a comprehensive economic analysis of proposed rule on livestock and poultry marketing.
Obama promised fundamental change, and GIPSA is planning to deliver a big dose of just that
The Department of Justice is holding the fourth workshop to address the issue of competitiveness in agriculture.
Correcting the misinformation about beef production is important for producers, says Debbie Lyons-Blythe, a Kansas rancher. It’s important to speak up when presented the opportunity.
As co-founder of Superior Livestock Auction’s video sales, Jim Odle created a dynamic marketing platform with benefits for cattle and people.
While COVID-19 infections spiked at Tyson’s Waterloo, Iowa, plant, supervisors allegedly placed bets on how many workers would become infected. Tyson CEO Dean Banks suspended the managers and announced an investigation.
The U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) final rule to update the agency’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations became final on November 19, 2020.
Food Network Chef and former NFL star Eddie Jackson has been named Chief Recipe Officer for Beef Loving Texans to develop unique, timely recipes and partnering as an ambassador for the brand.
Five new directors were elected to the 2020-2021 American Angus Association® board of directors, as well as a president and chairman, and a vice president and treasurer of the board.
The University of Illinois meat science research group was wrapping up a big project and the meats judging team was preparing to host a regional contest. Then, in the blink of an eye, COVID-19 sent everyone home.
As chickpea production increases around the world, those crops not suitable for human consumption are being recycled into cattle feed as a partial replacement for soybean meal and cereal grains.