Folks from across the country are in Denver this week for the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention as topics like international trade are being discussed. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Keith Miller said this convention provides him with a great opportunity to talk with cattle producers about the important marketing activities their Beef Checkoff Program is helping to fund in key …
Federation to Meet at Cattle Convention
The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show officially kicks off today in Denver, Colorado as Thursday the Federation of State Beef Councils will discuss a charter which has been developed to make it simpler for producers to understand the Federation’s role. Download Audio
AL-FL-GA Cattle Inventories Down 4-5 Percent
USDA’s latest cattle inventory report showed the number of all cattle and calves in the U.S. on January 1, 2011 were 1 percent below last year, but the numbers for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia are down even more. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
Lowest Cattle Numbers in Decades
When USDA released their latest cattle inventory report, it showed that as of the first of the year total numbers were down 1 percent from last year at 92.6 million head, the lowest January 1st inventory of cattle and calves since 1958. Download Audio
Vegetarian
The number of people becoming vegetarians is growing. Everett Griner tells us why and what this is going to affect the most. Download Audio
Many Producers Hurt by Higher Grain Prices
For those who grow corn and other grains the current prices look good, but USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says rising feed costs are affecting broiler, beef, pork, and dairy producers. Download Audio
Strong Beef and Pork Exports
November exports of U.S. pork and beef reached their highest monthly volumes in more than two years. Download Audio
Commissioner Putnam Announces Natural Disaster Declaration
TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 34 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to frosts and freezes during this winter season and drought over the last six months. The USDA has designated an additional 28 counties in Florida as contiguous natural disaster areas. “Florida’s growers have …
Now’s the Time for BQA Certification
This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Director of Industry Relations with the Southeastern Livestock Network, Jim Collins, says now’s the time to go through the BQA program for your operation. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa
Bug Detectives
100% Effort to control bugs is a constant job. Everett Griner tells us who takes on this monumental task. Download Audio