Everett Griner tells us how we are indebted to our farmers. Download Audio
Making MyPlate Your Plate
Well MyPlate is now the new primary food group symbol for our nation and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says it is a simple reminder for consumers to make healthy food choices. Download Audio
Georgia Cattle Producers Hurt by Drought
The drought here in the Southeast is affecting many producers as David Gazda, President-elect of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, said some of their members are feeling the effects. Download Audio
The Unveiling of the New MyPlate Nutritional Symbol
The MyPlate nutritional symbol has been officially released to rave reviews as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it provides a simple symbolic message to consumers regarding what they need to include in a healthy diet. Download Audio
Flavored Milk Wars
As the obesity epidemic continues to garner attention it looks like it has found a new battleground as flavored milk wars are stirring up across the country with many school districts either banning or threatening to ban the popular drink due to sugar content. The following two reports have Greg Miller, president of the Dairy Research Institute, regarding what he …
Beef Producers Should Promote their Product
In our “Get to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff, Jim Akin from Lauderdale County, Alabama wants cattle producers to realize how important it is for them to learn more about the checkoff which really helps to promote their product. Download Audio
Georgia June Beef Month Underway
June Beef Month officially kicks off today in Georgia as Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says their statewide media tour begins today. Download Audio
Florida Beef Council to Start a Beef Blog
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about a new beef blog they are starting and hoping to get various folks in the beef industry in the state involved with. Download Audio
Dust Free??
Regulating the emission of dust? Everett Griner gives his view about the EPA trying to control crop dust. Download Audio
GA Beef Producer Helps to Train Retailers
“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff as Jonny Harris from Screven, Georgia talks about a retailer training program he participated in which to him proves how important it is for producers to promote their own product. Download Audio