In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Jimmy Holliman from Marion Junction, Alabama says he has seen what the checkoff has done over the years to move the industry forward and it’s very important for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Georgia June Beef Month Media Tour Continues
Many budget cuts have of course affected the Alabama Department of Agriculture as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks at how some of the services cattle producers depend on have fared through those cuts. Download Audio
Florida Voluntary Beef Checkoff
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is underway in Marco Island as treasurer of the Florida Beef Council, Henry Kempfer from Deer Park, hopes producers will take the time while at the convention to learn more about the voluntary beef checkoff program in Florida. Download Audio
More information on Food Allergies
Numerous studies are assisting in the continued progress of understanding the introduction of solids to infants and the role timing plays in developing food allergies. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Xtreme Cuisine” program, which teaches school children how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks using fresh Florida fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and lean meats. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or …
Farm Exports
Everett Griner explains how farm exports boost economic recovery. Download Audio
House Immigration Bill Includes Exemption for Ag
Both the House and Senate have introduced immigration reform, but the House version contains a few exceptions for agriculture. Download Audio
Livestock Groups Pleased GIPSA Rule is on Hold
Livestock and poultry organizations were pleased that House lawmakers approved an agriculture funding bill that prevents USDA from finalizing its proposed GIPSA rule, as NCBA Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong said this issue was the priority coming out of their annual meeting in February. Download Audio
Alabama Promoting Beef for Father’s Day
Following the proclamation by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley that June 19th is officially “Beef for Father’s Day” in Alabama, the men and women of Alabama’s beef industry are encouraging all Alabamians to serve beef for Father’s Day. Download Audio
GA Ambassador Promoting June Beef Month
Georgia Junior Beef Ambassador, Gibson Priest, is just one of those busy promoting June Beef Month in Georgia working to help consumers understand how it can be a part of a healthy diet. Download Audio