“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff as this week Eugene Blair, from Chambers County, Alabama, said producers who are not familiar with what the checkoff does need to learn more about it. Download Audio
Agri-tainment
Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Everett Griner tells us about this new way to slow down. Download Audio
FBC Excited about New Beef Promotion
The Florida Beef Council has a new summer promotion coming up which Ashley Hughes said is a great opportunity for them to reach consumers. Download Audio
GBB Preparing for June Beef Month
Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board wants producers across the state to know there are a lot of plans for the upcoming June Beef Month. Download Audio
NCBA and NPPC Pushing FTAs
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and National Pork Producers Council are both urging quick action on three pending trade agreements. Download Audio
Agro-tourism
Want to spend a delightful day with the family? Everett Griner tells us how to do this on a farm! Download Audio
AL Cattlemen Helping Storm Victims
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains more about the two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by the recent storms in their state. Download Audio
AL Cattlemen Step Up to Help Tornado Victims
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has announced a two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by last week’s storms. The first phase involves partnering with county cattlemen’s associations across the state that are preparing beef meals for tornado victims and relief workers. The second addresses needs of cattlemen in rebuilding fences and facilities following the storms.
Costly Meats
Everett Griner tells us why the retail meat prices are so discouraging. Download Audio
South Korea Trade Agreement Could be Huge for Ag
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the Administration has indicated its readiness to begin technical discussions with key congressional staff on the draft implementing bills and draft Statements of Administrative Action for the pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. Download Audio