Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, Josh White, wants prodcers to know that BQA classes will be held at the GCA Convention in Perry for those who need to be certified or even re-certified thanks in part to the beef checkoff. Download Audio
FL Cattlewomen Promoting Beef
The Florida Cattlewomen’s Association president, Wendy Petteway from Zolfo Springs, said they depend on the checkoff dollars they get from the Floirda Beef Council to help promote the beef message to consumers. Download Audio
Time Nearing to De-Worm Cattle Herds
According to Dr. Harold Newcomb, Technical Service Specialist with Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health, cattle producers in the Southeast need to be strategically de-worming their herds about six weeks into springtime. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of February 28, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
R. F. D. Iraq
Everett Griner tells us how agricultural volunteers are helping Iraq people. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Shines in Educational Efforts
We return this week to our “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, as Nancy Ray from Grady, Alabama said the checkoff helps so much with educational efforts as many teachers in this economy do not have the classroom allocations to buy materials. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …
Animal Antibiotics Legislation Coming
New York Representative Louise Slaughter has announced she will again introduce legislation intended to reduce the use of animal antibiotics in healthy animals. Download Audio
Former US Trade Rep, Ag Secretary Yeutter Talks Specialty Crops
Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with former U S Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter to discuss timely issues facing specialty crop growers in both world trade and U. S. Farm Bill negotiations. Yeutter was a featured speaker at this week’s Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum held in Tampa, just before the national Commodity Classic convention, which will bring corn and …
GBB Has New Director of Industry Information
The Georgia Beef Board’s Josh White said they have announced the hiring of a new Director of Industry Information… As Brooke Williams of Macon, Georgia officially came on board today. Download Audio
FBC Chairman Concerned about Checkoff Funds
While beef checkoff dollars are being used in ways to help promote producers product Roger Butler, the new Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, said those dollars are getting tight. Download Audio