Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are excited to have been able to be a part of the recent Alabama Food Expo. Download Audio
GA Beef a Safe Wholesome Product
One producer who serves on the Georgia Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia said it’s important to continue not only research efforts but also promotional efforts to educate consumers about how safe and healthy beef is for their family. Download Audio
Dealing with Rising Beef Prices
Beef prices have been increasing and one reason why is supplies are tight right now. Download Audio For information on efforts being funded with your beef checkoff investment, visit www.MyBeefCheckoff.com
Waiting on Animal ID Program
A series of public meetings are underway across the country to get feedback on the new flexible coordinated network for animal disease traceability, because as most in livestock production know, USDA has scrapped the national animal identification system. In the following reports we talk with Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian, Stephen Monroe with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division …
Big Farming
Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio
Impact of Oil Spill in the Gulf
Everett Griner takes a look at what impact this oil spill is having and going to have on America and the world. Download Audio
GA Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge
High school youth across Georgia are being invited to participate in the annual Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge which will take place June 18 & 19 in Athens. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Meat Exports Show Strength
U.S. beef and pork muscle cut exports saw an increase in the first quarter of 2010. Download Audio
Better Year for Livestock Producers
Thanks to an improving economy and tighter supplies of beef, pork and poultry, 2010 is shaping up to be a much better year for U.S. livestock producers. Download Audio
Farmer Stress
Stress is a growing problem for farmers. Why? Everett Griner has done some research and talks about it today. Download Audio