Organic farming is growing worldwide. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending July 22nd 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
Salmonella
This is something that is difficult to detect, and impossible to prevent. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Meat Forecast Lowered, Milk Forecast Raised
The latest USDA forecast for meat production is down a bit from earlier predictions, but the milk production forecast is showing strong numbers. Download Audio
Less Research
Everett Griner tells us today how agriculture research is slowing down. Download Audio
History of Dietary Guidance
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.
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