In recognition of World Trade Month, six agricultural groups took part in a news conference yesterday on Capitol Hill urging the Obama administration to send pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress immediately. Download Audio
Alabama Cattlemen Looking for Young Leaders
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley wants to remind young cattlemen in the state that received a letter from them about the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Workshop to please send in your RSVP and plan to attend next week. Download Audio
FBC to Hold Beef 101 Seminars
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council wants producers to know their checkoff dollars will be hard at work during some Beef 101 seminars which are an important aspect of educational efforts. Download Audio
Georgia Ready for Busy June Beef Month
While June Beef Month in Georgia starts one week from tomorrow, Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says an event that really kicks it all off is one week from today. Download Audio
USMEF Helping Japanese Earthquake Victims
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is continuing its relief and recovery efforts in Japan by providing meals of
Growing More
Farm production is still rising. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Beef and Pork Production Outlook
Next year we could see a significant drop in U.S. beef output, but pork producers may be looking to help fill the gap. Download Audio
FL Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff Investment
“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff as Andy Tucker, a beef producer Brevard County, Florida, enjoyed his experience of serving on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board saying he learned a lot about checkoff including it’s return on investment. Download Audio
Alabama Beef Summer Grilling Promotion
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, Erin Hunter with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association reminds county associations wanting to take part in the the annual beef summer grilling promotion to contact their office in Montgomery. Download Audio
FBC Board Members Represent Producers
The Florida Beef Council held their quarterly meeting last week as Ashley Hughes explains the board members all represent different organizations involved in cattle production. Download Audio