Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending March 18th 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
Higher Meat Production Forecast
New forecast numbers show we are now expecting more red meat, pork and poultry output in the U.S. this year than what was earlier projected. Download Audio
Farm Budget Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. Download Audio
Beef to China
Record beef exports to China! Everett Griner explains why. Download Audio
Reaching Teachers and Students about Beef
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association Wendy Petteway from Zolfo Springs, Florida, said when it comes to getting the beef message out to youngsters they use beef checkoff dollars to help with educational efforts. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff …
Land Values
Today Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of minds. Is there a limit to farm land values? Download Audio
FBC Chairman Promoting Beef Checkoff
Chairman of the Florida Beef Council Roger Butler, a dairy and beef producer from Highlands County, said the beef checkoff is helping to promote the product cattlemen are producing everyday. Download Audio
GA Beef Producer Says Checkoff is Important
Gerald Long, a cattle producer who serves on the Georgia Beef Board, told me recently that he really believes in promoting their product and thus what the beef checkoff does is important. Download Audio
No Incentive for Beef Herd Buildup
With cattle prices at record levels some wonder why producers aren’t expanding their herds as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
5 Billion More
Everett Griner discusses how to feed 9 billion people. Download Audio