There are many that still question the ethics of cloning. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio
Looking at Declining Beef Checkoff Budget
At the Cattle Industry Summer Conference, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board unanimously approved a $40.6 million budget for Fiscal 2011 which is down 7.4% from this year’s budget. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association was able to sit in on the advertising committee meeting during the conference to see how checkoff dollars are being spent in that area. Download …
Trade Talks
U.S. officials are still trying new tactics. What are they? Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of August 2, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
ANCW Finalize Plans for Ambassador Contest
The American National Cattlewomen recently met as their president, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, said they were able to finalize plans for the upcoming beef ambassador competition. Download Audio
Approval of Beef Checkoff Remains High
A recent survey shows that 72% of beef and dairy producers approve of the beef checkoff program and continue to be “somewhat” or “very” well informed about it. Download Audio
Government Asked to Act on Beef Checkoff
29 groups have sent a letter to USDA formally requesting urgent and decisive action to protect against misuse of the National Beef Checkoff Program. Download Audio
Cuban Trade
Trade with Cuba is getting closer. How close? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
GBB Pleased with Summer Cattle Conference
At the 2010 Cattle Industry Summer Conference last week, the Federation of State Beef Councils passed a resolution to maintain its partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, but Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board said they still want to be more independent. Download Audio
FBC Pleased with Summer Cattle Conference
The Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley said while the Federation noted they do want to be more independent, overall they look forward to moving on and doing a better job of communicating with producers across the state. Download Audio