Several food industry groups will rally this week in Washington, D.C. in an effort to revive the stalled Senate food safety bill. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida’s Cattle Industry
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida’s Cattle Industry. More information about the industry is available on the web site of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. Download Audio
GA Beef Checkoff Hurt by Lower Cattle Numbers
With the numbers of cattle decreasing, Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board said they have fewer beef checkoff dollars thus making the decisions of where to put them even tougher. Download Audio
FL Beef Council Thanks Cattlewomen
George Kempfer with the Florida Beef Council said the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association working with youngsters in school is just one of the many ways beef checkoff dollars are used in the state. Download Audio
F.A.D.
Everett Griner tells us how this affects the American farmer and also has some good advice. Download Audio
Some Food Safety Basics Confusing to Consumers
A recent survey has found that people are often doing either too much or too little when it comes to the safe handling and preparation of meals in their homes. Download Audio
GA Beef Program in High Schools
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says they were fortunate to receive grant funding for a program that will take place again this year to promote beef with high school students. Download Audio
FBC Informing Producers about Checkoff
Florida Beef Council’s George Kempfer says it’s important to make sure they continue getting the message about beef out to consumers, but they also encourage cattlemen to contact them anytime they may have a question about what the checkoff is doing. Download Audio
Thanks America
Iraq shows the U.S little favor. Everett Griner tells us how they owe us more than they are giving. Download Audio
Price Reporting Act Reauthorized; Vet Bill Passes
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 15, 2010 – The National Pork Producers Council today applauded the House for approving legislation to reauthorize the law requiring meat packers to report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the prices they pay producers for animals. The legislation, which previously was approved by the Senate, now goes to the president to be signed into law. It …