Day two of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention includes the Board of Directors meeting held this morning where a variety of presentations were made and issues discussed. One of the speakers this morning was NCBA President Bill Donald, as he talked about how important it is for individual cattle producers to be involved in their state and national associations. Download …
Georgia June Beef Month Media Tour Continues
Many budget cuts have of course affected the Alabama Department of Agriculture as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks at how some of the services cattle producers depend on have fared through those cuts. Download Audio
Florida Voluntary Beef Checkoff
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is underway in Marco Island as treasurer of the Florida Beef Council, Henry Kempfer from Deer Park, hopes producers will take the time while at the convention to learn more about the voluntary beef checkoff program in Florida. Download Audio
Recent Legislative Action Likely to Affect Ag
The House passed Ag Appropriations bill will cut almost three-billion dollars in USDA and agency spending, and includes several amendments that could have a significant impact on the ag industry. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Xtreme Cuisine” program, which teaches school children how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks using fresh Florida fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and lean meats. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or …
Farm Exports
Everett Griner explains how farm exports boost economic recovery. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of June 13, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
NCBA: Senate Votes to End Taxpayer Support of Corn-Based Ethanol
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald said the U.S. Senate’s vote today on legislation introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to repeal the 45-cent per gallon Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) and the 54-cent per gallon tariff on imported ethanol is a giant step toward leveling the playing …
Alabama Promoting Beef for Father’s Day
Following the proclamation by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley that June 19th is officially “Beef for Father’s Day” in Alabama, the men and women of Alabama’s beef industry are encouraging all Alabamians to serve beef for Father’s Day. Download Audio
GA Ambassador Promoting June Beef Month
Georgia Junior Beef Ambassador, Gibson Priest, is just one of those busy promoting June Beef Month in Georgia working to help consumers understand how it can be a part of a healthy diet. Download Audio