Due to the slower economy, meat production numbers are being affected.
GA Work on New Beef Value Cuts
When it comes to beef value cuts, Dr. Dean Pringle with the University of Georgia says there is work underway to provide even more new cuts.
AL Beef Checkoff Promoting Steaks
Current economic times have affected many aspects of business included restaurant sales which of course affects demand for certain beef items like steaks. So the beef checkoff is hard at work in Alabama with programs to help strengthen steak sales.
New Antimicrobial Wash
A new technology that kills pathogens on food has been licensed to the maker of FIT Fruit and Vegetable Wash, a product currently used by consumers and the food service industry.
February Beef Exports Remain Strong
According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, which is the beef checkoff’s contractor for foreign market development, beef exports remained strong in February.
Saying Thank-you to Cattlemen
As many celebrate Earth Day, here is a letter that all should read from Steve McDonald, President of the Alabama Cattlmen’s Association (pdf file)
Cattlemen Prepare for Earth Day
April 22nd marks Earth Day – a day to celebrate America’s beef producers and their commitment to the environment. Producers are well into their 2009 Earth Day celebration under the theme, America’s Farmers & Ranchers … Everyday Environmentalists. The campaign goal is to educate today’s consumer about the steps farmers and ranchers take every day of the year to sustain …
GBB Promoting Beef in Various Ways
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board talks about a couple of recent promotions they were involved with using checkoff dollars to spread the word about the health benefits of beef.
AL Beef Training Camps
Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains what the beef training camps are all about which they hold each year, possible due to beef checkoff dollars.
2009 Florida Beef Cattle Short Course is April 29-May 1
The 58th Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will be held April 29th – May 1st at the University Hilton of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville. Pre-registrations need to be in by April 22nd. Click here to see the registration and agenda for the Florida Beef Cattle short course.