It was just announced by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Bill Donald that 8217 people were registered for this years event here in Nashville, Tennessee which is an all time record for attendees for this convention.
CBB & NCBA Meeting Jointly
The final day of the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention is underway in Nashville, Tennessee as the joint meeting of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Board of Directors is taking place. Part of this meeting included the CBB Treasurer’s report given by Roger West of Gainesville, Florida and here is part of that report as he wraps …
CME Establishes $100 Million Fund to Protect Cattlemen
NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 3, 2012) – Earlier this week, CME Group Inc. (CME) established a $100 million fund to protect farmers and ranchers who utilize CME. Cattlemen attending the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention heard from Bryan Durkin, CME chief operating officer, who said on behalf of CME that they felt an “inherent” responsibility to help their customers. He said there …
Ag in Review for the Week of January 30, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 3rd put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
EPA Questioned by Cattlemen on CAFO Reporting Rule
NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 3, 2012) – Ellen Gilinsky with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) faced a roomful of cattlemen and women at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention held in Nashville, Tenn. Gilinsky, who serves as a senior policy advisor to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, received questions regarding the proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 308 CAFO (Concentrated Animal …
CattleFax Outlook Seminar at Cattle Industry Convention
A large part of the record crowd here at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville attended this morning’s CattleFax outlook session. And while various aspects were of course covered, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach looked at the issue of herd expansion. Download Audio
Phooey on Punxsutawney Phil
It looks like the famed Punxsutawney Phil is alone in the cold with his prediction of six more weeks of winter. Download Audio
Peanuts Stocks and Processing Update
Today Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers from the recent peanut stocks and processing report which he says is good news for the industry. Download Audio
Seed Treatments Could be Another Factor in Honey Bee Declines
Researchers believe they have pinpointed another factor contributing to the decline of honey bee populations. Download Audio