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.
Global Warming
In today’s report, Everett Griner talks about global warming and it’s affects on agriculture.
High-Quality Beef Now Entering EU
U.S. beef is once again entering the European Union after a quota was negotiated as a part of a compromise agreement to address the long-running dispute over the EU’s ban of beef from cattle raised with growth promotants.
GBB Gearing Up for Two Events
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board says they have a couple of big events coming up they will be taking part in.
Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
For Safety or Profit
Antibiotics in food animals. Good thing or not. Everett Griner tells us today.
Consumer Beef Index Shows Positive Attitudes
This past July a study was conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff called the Consumer Beef Index, a tool used to provide a measure of change in consumer demand for beef. To learn more go to www.MyBeefCheckoff.com
GA Cattlemen Doing Business as Usual
Dr. Robert Stewart, GCA Interim Executive Vice President, wants cattlemen to know it’s business as usual as the staff is there to help producers with any issues.
Possible Trouble for Beef Exports to Japan
Cattle producers have been waiting a long time to get beef trade with Japan back to where it was, but after this weekend’s political victory by the Democratic Party of Japan, questions are being raised as to how stable any near-term expansion of U.S. beef exports to that country will be.
AL Summer Beef Promotion Winding Down
The summer grilling promotion through the Beef Checkoff is winding down with Labor Day weekend upon us, but Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said it has gone really well this year.