As October Beef Month continues, Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association invites both producers and consumers to log on to bamabeef.org as their updated website does even more to tell the story about the beef industry in Alabama. Download Audio
Meats/Vegetables
Everett Griner explains how both meats and vegetables will remain. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Is Doing Its Job
In our continuing series, “Get to know your Beef Checkoff”, there are some in the cattle industry who question whether the checkoff is really doing its job. But Roger Butler, a Florida dairy and beef producer, said yes it is and in a variety of ways. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Premise Registration
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is encouraging livestock and poultry owners to register their premises with the National Animal Identification System. More information is available on the web site of the FDACS Division of Animal Industry by clicking on Premises Registration. Download Audio
AL Cattlemen Volunteer to “Read for the Record”
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association volunteer leaders from across the state donned their boots and hats and headed into elementary school classrooms on October 7th to help out with the national “Read for the Record” program; doing their part to create the largest shared reading experience in history.
Cattlewomen Promoting Beef
To kick off a brand new series, brought to you by the Beef Checkoff called “Get to know your Beef Checkoff”, we hear from Linda Crumley with the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association who told me many of the things they do with consumers would not be possible if it weren’t for the beef checkoff. Download Audio
Concerns Over EPA’s E-15 Ethanol Decision
While most everyone is familiar with the current 10% ethanol blend already approved for all vehicles in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency announced this week they’ve decided now to allow 15% ethanol blends for 2007 and later model vehicles. While some in agriculture are pleased with this step towards strengthening America’s commitment to home-grown energy, most in the livestock …
GBB Talking with Consumers and Producers
The Georgia Beef Board has been able to talk with a lot of consumers the past few days at the Georgia National Fair, and Ashley Hughes said next week they look forward to talking with producers at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio
ACA Welcomes New Staff Member
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association welcomes a new member to their team, as Dr. Billy Powell says they are excited to now have Erin Hunter there to fill the position held by Ed Whatley before he retired. Download Audio
FL Checkoff Dollars to Promote Veal
Thanks to funds the Florida Beef Council was able to obtain through the Federation of State Beef Councils, a new program to promote veal will soon get underway. According to Roger Butler, they are excited about being able to promote veal in restaurants around the state. Download Audio