Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 3rd 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
EPA Questioned by Cattlemen on CAFO Reporting Rule
NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 3, 2012) – Ellen Gilinsky with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) faced a roomful of cattlemen and women at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention held in Nashville, Tenn. Gilinsky, who serves as a senior policy advisor to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, received questions regarding the proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 308 CAFO (Concentrated Animal …
CattleFax Outlook Seminar at Cattle Industry Convention
A large part of the record crowd here at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville attended this morning’s CattleFax outlook session. And while various aspects were of course covered, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach looked at the issue of herd expansion. Download Audio
Phooey on Punxsutawney Phil
It looks like the famed Punxsutawney Phil is alone in the cold with his prediction of six more weeks of winter. Download Audio
Peanuts Stocks and Processing Update
Today Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers from the recent peanut stocks and processing report which he says is good news for the industry. Download Audio
Seed Treatments Could be Another Factor in Honey Bee Declines
Researchers believe they have pinpointed another factor contributing to the decline of honey bee populations. Download Audio
Specialty Crop Growers Battling White Flies
Florida specialty crop growers are battling whiteflies this winter. Download Audio
Carbendazim: 9 More OJ Shipments Barred; Domestic OJ OK’d
An additional 9 samples of orange juice intended for import into the U.S. have tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim at 10 parts per billion or higher, levels at which the Food and Drug Administration detains the shipments or refuses their entry. FDA also cleared samples at Florida facilities that had OJ from Brazil because they had no detectable carbendazim …
Labor Main Topic of Discussion at GAC Legislative Breakfast
The Georgia Agribusiness Council held their Legislative Breakfast this week where Council President Bryan Tolar says much of the discussion surrounded labor. Download Audio
Incoming NCBA President on Estate Tax
Incoming President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, J.D. Alexander from Nebraska, said one of the top items they will be working on in Washington D.C. this year is the estate tax. Plus he talks about the record attendance of the Cattle Industry Convention which continues today in Nashville. Download Audio