The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has announced a two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by last week’s storms. The first phase involves partnering with county cattlemen’s associations across the state that are preparing beef meals for tornado victims and relief workers. The second addresses needs of cattlemen in rebuilding fences and facilities following the storms.
Costly Meats
Everett Griner tells us why the retail meat prices are so discouraging. Download Audio
South Korea Trade Agreement Could be Huge for Ag
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the Administration has indicated its readiness to begin technical discussions with key congressional staff on the draft implementing bills and draft Statements of Administrative Action for the pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. Download Audio
Hot Dog still Number One at Ballparks
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has predicted that more than 22.4-million hot dogs will be served at America’s ballparks this season, a five percent increase over 2010. Download Audio
More Class-Action
U.S.D.A. files new class-action law suits. Everett Griner tells us what this is all about. Download Audio
Pasture to Plate Producer Believes in Checkoff
“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff and this week we hear from Steve Whitmire, with Ridgefield Farm and Brasstown Beef in Georgia and North Carolina. He said producers need to continue to promote their product and that’s why the checkoff is so important. Download Audio To learn more about …
USDA Awards Additional MAP Funds to USMEF
USDA announced today they will be awarding an additional $1 million of FY2011 Market Access Program funds to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Download Audio
Productivity
Americans farmers are keeping productivity strong. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
GA Beef Promoted Across the State
Brooke Williams, Director of Industry Information for the Georgia Beef Board, said there are more events coming up she is scheduled to attend to promote beef in the state. Download Audio
FBC has New Brand Napkins
The Florida Beef Council has something new in their office that many county Cattlemen’s Association’s across Florida may be interested in as FBC’s Ashley Hughes explains. Download Audio