MyPlate may be the federal government’s new food icon, but it is certainly not the first effort made by the government to guide our food selections. Download Audio
FL Producer on Checkoff Helping to Grow Beef Demand
In our “Get to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff, Erik Jacobsen with Deseret Ranch in Florida hopes cattle producers realize the importance of how the beef checkoff works to promote their product here at home and internationally. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
GCA President Looking Forward to Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is holding their summer conference this weekend, an event their President Steve Blackburn is excited about. Download Audio To learn more about the GCA Summer Conference log on to gabeef.org.
GA Beef Board Holding Pro-Start Workshop
The Georgia Beef Board is working with Pro-Start teachers this week as Brooke Williams says the workshop is taking place at the UGA Meat Science Department in Athens. Download Audio
Florida Beef Discussed at Dietetic Symposium
The Florida Beef Council is set up at this week’s 2011 Florida Dietetic Association’s 76th Annual Symposium as Ashley Hughes explains how and why they are involved in this event. Download Audio
Alabama Cattlemen’s Board Meets this Week
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will hold their summer board of directors meeting Thursday morning at 10:00, as Dr. Billy Powell said producers from across the state will be in Montgomery for that, while he also will be involved in another meeting on Wednesday. Download Audio
Bad Weather
Everett Griner tells us how 2011 will be a history making year. Download Audio
AL Accepting Century and Heritage Farm Program Applications
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Department of Agriculture and Industries is now accepting applications for the 2011 Century and Heritage Farm program. This program is designed to recognize and honor those farms that have been in operation as a family farm over a long period of time and have played a significant role in Alabama history. Download Audio
Celebrating Ice Cream
July is National Ice Cream Month and in celebration we have two reports that delve a little deeper into our favorite summertime treat. Download Audio Download Audio
Livestock Groups Concerned with Egg Production Agreement
Both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council have concerns about the recent agreement reached by the United Egg Producers Board of Directors and the Humane Society of the United States. Download Audio