Research is an important area where beef checkoff dollars are used each year and Alex Stelzleni, with the University of Georgia, talks about some projects they have upcoming through the direction of the Georgia Beef Board. Download Audio
FL Producers Encouraged to Implement BMPs
There is a lot of effort being put forth in the fight against EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria and Charles Shinn, Asst. Director of Government & Community Affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says there are some actions producers can take as well. Download Audio
Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Implementing Three Food Recalls
MONTGOMERY – The Department of Agriculture and Industries Food Safety division today implemented three Class I recalls issued by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A Class I recall is a potential health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse …
NCBA Looks Ahead at Farm Bill
Discussions about the 2012 Farm Bill by our legislative leaders may take place sooner than some think according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall. Download Audio
More Agro-tourism
Everett Griner tells us how agro-tourism is continuing to grow. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 8, 2011
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 August 12th 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
Brands Included in Proposed Traceability Rule
When it comes to this week’s proposed rule for livestock traceability, USDA Chief Veterinarian Dr. John Clifford said they do encourage the use of low-cost technology and notes states or tribes are permitted to agree upon alternative forms of identification such as brands or tattoos. Download Audio
Ag Under Attack
Everett Griner tells us why agriculture needs a stronger defense. Download Audio
Georgia Beef Board Creating New Video
The Georgia Beef Board is creating a new video which Brooke Williams says they plan to send out to teachers across Georgia. Download Audio