And while at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention next week in Marco Island, Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes hopes you’ll learn more about the Masters of Beef Advocacy program. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Important for the Industry
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Marcia Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia believes in the checkoff and what it does not only for their operation but for the industry as a whole. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
The Facts Behind the Higher Retail Food Prices
This quarters Marketbasket survey from The American Farm Bureau Federation reveals what most consumers already know, that retail food prices at the supermarket have significantly increased during the second quarter of 2011. The following reports give more insights on what is behind the price increase and what is expected to come next. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio
Florida Beef Council Invites Producers to Convention
With the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention coming up next week, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council invites producers to stop by their booth in the trade show to learn more about how their beef checkoff dollars are working for them. Download Audio For more information about the Florida beef Council or next week convention go to floridacattlemen.org.
Georgia June Beef Month Event for Dad
Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says with Father’s Day coming up this weekend they have a promotion that ties right in with their June Beef Month activities. Download Audio
2011 UF/UGA Corn Silage and Forage Field Day
The 2011 University of Florida/University of Georgia Corn Silage and Forage Field Day will take place this Thursday, June 16th at the University of Georgia – Tifton Campus in Tifton, Georgia.
Land Values
Just exactly how high is too high for land? Everett Griner looks at the value of land. Download Audio
U.S. Beef and Pork Exports Remain Strong
While U.S. beef and pork exports saw a slight slowdown in April, overall for the year they are still ahead of 2010. Download Audio
Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Florida
Here’s a reminder the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference will be held in Kissimmee, Florida at the
GIPSA Rulemaking Process Broken
Here is a NCBA Opinion Editorial by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas: As a lifelong cattle producer, I’m well aware that even small changes in government regulations can have a big impact back on the ranch. I hear from livestock producers every day on a wide variety of issues affecting their ability to produce high quality, affordable meat. In …