Everett Griner explains that the future of agriculture is in capable hands. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Constantly Helping Industry
On this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have Hal Phillips from Morriston, Florida who hopes cattle producers realize how important the beef checkoff is to the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Seeking Comments on Proposed Animal Disease Traceability Rule
In a tele-conference early this afternoon, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack presented the proposed rule for Animal Disease Traceability noting there will be a 90-day comment period. Download Audio
CBB Approves 2012 Budget
During the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board voted to approve the fiscal 2012 budget. Download Audio
FTA Passage Now Expected in September
There is now hope and expectation that the free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia will be approved by Congress sometime in September. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 1, 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 5th 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
Ongoing Efforts to Fight Numeric Nutrient Criteria
Efforts are still underway to determine how Florida might be able to police its own water versus EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria. Download Audio
Farmland Prices
Farmland is being affected by grain prices. Everett Griner tells us who is most interested in this land. Download Audio
Pleased with Cattle Industry Summer Conference
This is the final day of the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Kissimmee, Florida as Bill Donald, NCBA President, is pleased with the way the conference has gone. Download Audio