The U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman-elect says there are untapped opportunities in certain Asian countries which represents a “shovel ready stimulus” for the U.S. beef industry.
NAFTA
This is a good deal for all. Everett Griner talks about why.
FL Beef Council Pleased with Summer Promotion
The annual beef checkoff summer grilling promotion is over and George Kempfer, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, said they are pleased with how well their big summer promotion went.
GA Beef Team Ready for Fall
A group of college students are preparing to get the word out to consumers about the healthy benefits of beef, as Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said the beef team is back.
Sluggish U.S. Pork and Beef Exports
The most recent statistics released by USDA show U.S. pork and beef exports thus far this year are lagging behind last year’s pace due to the difficult global economic climate.
National Beef Cook-Off is Next Week
The checkoff-funded National Beef Cook-Off will be held September 21-23 in Sonoma, Calif, as fifteen Home Cook finalists and six Professional Restaurant Chefs will compete for prizes. More about the event can be found on the American National Cattlewomen’s Association website
Cattlemen Travel to Washington
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is holding its 2009 Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. this week as Colin Woodall, NCBA’s executive director of legislative affairs, discusses some of the key issues they will be focusing on this week.
GCA Sets 2010 Convention
The 2010 version of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show will be held April 1-3, and according to president-elect Bill Bryan, it will take place in conjunction again with the annual Georgia Beef Expo.
AL to Research Beef Cattle Forage
Thanks to the Alabama legislature, Auburn University’s Dr. Wayne Greene said a $200,000 grant will help them get underway this fall with research in beef cattle forage.
UF Looking for Food Animal Veterinarians
University of Florida’s Dr. Glen Hoffsis, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, said they are one of many veterinary schools working to increase the percentage of students interested in food animal practices.