A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Feral Hogs
Everett Griner tells us how the farmers and environmentalist differ in the control of this animal. Download Audio
Ag Trade a Top Priority for Administration
As trade continues to be a top concern for producers, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, says it’s a top priority on their list as well. Download Audio
Farm Bill
Everett Griner asked-2012 Farm Bill by 2013….Maybe? Download Audio
Many to Attend Livestock Workshop this Friday
This coming Friday a very important joint public workshop will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado to discuss competition in the livestock industry, with this workshop to focus mostly on the cattle industry. Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said producers need to be involved by making a public comment on this issue. …
Pickup Trucks
This farm utility vehicle has evolved. It’s not just for farming anymore. Everett Griner tells us how hard it is for a producer to find one for the farm. Download Audio
FBC Pleased with New Beef Ads
George Kempfer with the Florida Beef Council said they are pleased with the message the new national beef checkoff advertising called “Profiles” is delivering. Download Audio
AL Pleased with Summer Grilling Campaign
With less than two weeks left to the annual beef checkoff’s summer grilling season promotion, Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are pleased with how the campaign has gone this year. Download Audio
GA Beef Ambassador Educating Consumers
Chris Campbell is Georgia’s 2010 Beef Ambassador and he, along with starting college, is busy preparing to compete in the National Beef Ambassador contest coming up in October. Download Audio
Water
Growing consumption is a concern and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio