When it comes to overseeing beef checkoff dollars in the state, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council George Kempfer wants to remind producers just who serves on their board of directors.
Who Is the Real Bad Guy?
Everett Griner tells us how animal agriculture is under sustained attack.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 28th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Dimilin Provides Pest Control for Pastures
Keith Griffith, Field Development Representative with Chemtura Corporation, says a great way to control pests in your pastures this season is with Dimilin insect growth regulator. For more information about Dimilin visit chemturacrop.com
Where’s Gene and Roy?
Cattle rustling is big business. Everett Griner wants to know where the good guys are when you need them.
Animal Well-being Commission Formed
Leaders from academia and the beef industry have announced the formation of an independent advisory group to focus on beef cattle health and well-being.
Argentina May Resort to Beef Imports
Argentina may have to resort to importing beef for the first time in two years due to drought conditions.
Replace or Repair
Agriculture is not recession proof. Today Everett Griner talks about one aspect of it that is a bit dilemma to farmers.
Dairy Advisory Committee Established
Efforts to move forward on establishing the Dairy Industry Advisory Committee have been announced, as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the Obama Administration is committed to working with all sectors of the dairy industry to develop changes to the pricing system. More information on the committee is available at: ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/DairyAdvisoryCommittee
Peanuts Qualify for Farm Stored Loans
Today Tyron Spearman reminds growers that peanuts, along with a few other crops, do qualify for the farm-storage facility loan program.