Cattle producers from various parts of the southeast are in Perry, Georgia this weekend attending the 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. One person who was able to stop by is the new President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Steve Foglesong, who told me he is pleased with the news that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will soon be heading …
Meat Production Forecasts Lowered
The latest USDA livestock outlook shows a reduction in total 2010 meat production estimates. Download Audio
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 01, 2010
Here’s this week’s 04-01-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
GCA Convention Underway Today
The 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention and Trade Show kicks off today and runs through Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, as GCA’s Michelle Creamer says there are new things in store this year including the fact there is no registration fee. Download Audio To learn more about the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention coming up this week …
Action to Increase U.S. Beef Market to Japan
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is asking members of the House to sign on to a resolution calling for increased market access for U.S. beef to Japan. Download Audio
GCA Convention to Hi-light Healthy Beef Meals
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention will take place this Thursday through Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, and Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said they plan to serve healthy beef meals. Download Audio To learn more about the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention coming up this week log on to gabeef.org
FBC Welcomes Extra Checkoff Dollars
Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley reminds cattle producers across the state about how the voluntary beef checkoff is a way for you to help contribute a few more dollars each year to promote your product here in the state. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Promoting Environmental Sustainability
With the annual Earth Day celebration less than 4 weeks away, the beef checkoff’s issues management and producer communications teams are helping cattle farmers and ranchers across the country share their environmental sustainability message with consumers. The new secretary/treasurer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. from Adrian, Ga., hopes his “everyday environmentalist” approach will enable future generations to …
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 26, 2010
Here’s this week’s 03-26-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
2 in 1 Test Detects E-Coli Faster
Researchers have developed a two-in-one test that can detect both the E. coli bacteria responsible for food poisoning and the toxins it produces. Download Audio