The Georgia Beef Board has been able to talk with a lot of consumers the past few days at the Georgia National Fair, and Ashley Hughes said next week they look forward to talking with producers at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio
ACA Welcomes New Staff Member
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association welcomes a new member to their team, as Dr. Billy Powell says they are excited to now have Erin Hunter there to fill the position held by Ed Whatley before he retired. Download Audio
FL Checkoff Dollars to Promote Veal
Thanks to funds the Florida Beef Council was able to obtain through the Federation of State Beef Councils, a new program to promote veal will soon get underway. According to Roger Butler, they are excited about being able to promote veal in restaurants around the state. Download Audio
Exports Up
Everett Griner tells us how strong ag exports will help prices. Download Audio
Checkoff Funding for CattleWomen Programs
President of the American National CattleWomen, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, is pleased the Beef Promotion Operating Committee approved checkoff funding for three of their programs. Download Audio
Hypoxia
Everett Griner tells us how the ocean dead zones are growing. Download Audio
Expect Fewer Cattle and Less Beef for a While
USDA is predicting below year earlier levels with the number of cattle on feed by the end of this year and one analyst doesn’t expect that to change for quite some time. Download Audio
Retail Food Prices Down Just a Bit in Third Quarter
The latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey shows a slight dip in retail food prices during the third quarter of 2010. Download Audio
AL Beef Month Includes Read for the Record
While a variety of activities will be taking place during October Beef Month in Alabama, Selina Knight with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one has producers from 29 different counties participating. Download Audio
GBB Promoting Beef at the Fair
The Georgia National Fair is underway in Perry and the Georgia Beef Board is there, as Gerald Long from Bainbridge said this event is a great opportunity for them to put a face on the producer. Download Audio