Auburn University Extension Forage Crop Agronomist Dr. Don Ball reminds livestock producers about the 2009 Alabama Forage Conference coming up December 10th at the campus of the University of West Alabama in Livingston. To learn more about this years conference click Here
Need More Beef Exports to Japan
U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice Chairman Keith Miller said he is hoping to see expanded beef access soon in certain Asian markets like Japan.
FL Offering Ranch Calendar
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the Fire Fly Group invites everyone to get a copy of the brand new 2010 Ranch Calendar. World-renowned author and photographer Carlton Ward talks about some of the pictures he took for this year’s calendar. You can contact the Florida Cattlemen’s Association office in Kissimmee to get your copy or log on to the Firefly …
Livestock Board Approved in Ohio
Ohio voters approved Issue 2 during a state-wide election, an issue that creates a 13-member Livestock Care Standards Board.
AL Enjoys a Great Beef Month
October Beef Month just wrapped up in Alabama as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they were able to take part in some different events this year.
FL Reminder of Voluntary Beef Checkoff
Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer hopes producers in the state will take out an extra dollar per head for the voluntary beef checkoff.
GA Beef Board Spending Dollars Wisely
Despite the fact checkoff collections are down, the Georgia Beef Board wants producers to know they are doing what they can to make the dollars stretch.
Ag in Review for the Week of October 26, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Farm Promotion
“Know your farmer, know your food” launched by USDA recently. Everett Griner tells us why.
FBC Excited About Working with Students
The Florida Beef Council met this week at Eastside High School in Gainesville to learn more about Pro Start, where they are working with students to introduce beef dishes into their culinary school training. Council Chairman George Kempfer and Chef Billie DeNunzio talks about how the program works and how the partnership between them is an asset to both sides.