Corn prices are near record high. What does this mean for the consumer? Who else does this affect? Everett Griner tells us the answers. Download Audio
Federation of State Beef Councils Moving On
The Federation of State Beef Councils has been working since this summer with efforts to become more independent as their chairman, Scott George, said they are moving on. Download Audio
What EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria Means for FL Farmers
With the final rule to EPA’s numeric nutrient water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters issued, Florida Farm Bureau’s director of Government & Community Affairs, Staci Braswell, tells producers what exactly it means for them. Download Audio
Farmer vs. EPA
Is the EPA making unreal proposals? Everett Griner looks into it and gives us his view. Download Audio
BQA Helps Producers with Antibiotic Usage
Today’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Max Irsik, with the University of Florida and BQA State Coordinator in Florida, says it’s important for producers to know what is needed when it comes to antibiotic use for their cattle herds. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by …
FL One State to Use Federation Dollars
Florida is one of the states that has been able to secure extra beef chekoff dollars for certain programs as Scott George, Chairman of the Federation of State Beef Councils, talks about how that works and the purpose of the Federation. Download Audio
GBB Working with Culinary Students
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said culinary classes in high schools across the state have allowed them to be able to promote beef to students. Download Audio
Proposed GIPSA Rule will be Costly
According to a recent study, if implemented the proposed Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration rule on meat trading would be very costly. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of November 8, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Budget Woes will Make 2012 Farm Bill a Challenge
Concerns regarding how the budget is going to effect the 2010 Farm Bill are already surfacing as there are thirty-seven programs that received mandatory funding during the 2008 farm bill that do not have a budget baseline beyond Fiscal 2012. Download Audio