The Georgia Beef Board is currently putting together videos which will be unveiled during the Georgia National Fair next month. In our Georgia Beef Checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia explains what these videos will be about.
Pleased with Florida Beef Video Campaign
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) just wrapped up a two-month campaign, which involved producers across the state telling their story. In our Beef Checkoff report, Allyson Trimble, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, explains what this effort involved.
New Effort to Promote Lean Beef in Alabama
In Alabama, efforts have been underway for many years to work with those in the nutrition industry, including attending various conferences and meetings to get the message of healthy beef out to dieticians across the state. And in this week’s beef checkoff report, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley talks about something new in Alabama to work even …
Retail Meat Prices Slip Lower in August
Consumer prices for meat decline 0.4 percent in August, compared to figures compiled in July. A monthly report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows overall U.S. meat prices for consumers were lower on softer prices for beef roasts and ham. August prices fell 2.1 percent on beef roasts, 1.5 percent on beef steaks and 0.1 percent on ground beef. …
Agri View: Choice Preference of Beef
Everett Griner talks about the difference in the cuts of beef and where it comes from in today’s Agri View.
Learning More about Florida Beef Industry
Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, recently took part in an event which helped broaden her knowledge about the beef industry and learn about promotional aspects she could bring back to the state. Plus, she has information about a meeting this week with someone interested in learning more about the beef industry.
Georgia Beef Cookbooks and Region Roundups
The Georgia Beef Board has been working on a new cookbook project, and in the beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board will have it available to pass out to consumers attending the Georgia National Fair next month. Plus, she also wants to remind beef producers in the state there are still two more Region Roundups to be held. …
Bama’s Best Burger Contest Down to Fiery Four
“Bama’s Best Burger” contest has been taking place the past few weeks. And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s director of social media and communications, Kayla Greer, the contest is now down to the fiery four.
Agri View: Resuming Beef Trade
Everett Griner talks about resuming beef trade with China in today’s Agri View. Well, China is buying American beef again. It is not what cattlemen would like to see, but it is happening. China stopped buying American beef 14 years ago. There is still no formal trade agreement between the two countries but, individual buyers, you know …
Training for Florida Beef Council Staff Member
It was just over three months ago that Allyson Trimble took over as director of beef marketing and promotions for the Florida Beef Council. She has been able to pick up a lot of knowledge about the industry over the past few weeks, but says she will be attending an event next week to broaden her knowledge even more.