Mixed neighborhoods present problems. What kind? What might be the solution? Everett Griner gives us his view. Download Audio
Beef Industry Task Force Sets Priorities
Beef industry leaders recently met to develop the framework for a three-year strategic plan. Download Audio
Dairy Industry using Cottonseed
Cottonseed is an excellent source of fiber, protein and energy, and Tom Wedegaertner with Cotton Incorporated, said that’s why many dairy producers love to have cottonseed for their animals. Download Audio Tom also has developed a new site for dairy producers on whole fuzzy cottonseed. To learn more click Here
Hay, Hay, Hay!
The picture is mixed for this livestock staple. Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio
Feeding Africa
There are changes coming that could change the country. What are they? Everett Griner answers. Download Audio
Cuban Trade
There is more travel, but less food for Cuba. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Pleased with Extra Beef Checkoff Dollars
Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the Cattlemens Beef Board, and he told me this past week the extra beef checkoff dollars they were able to add to the fiscal 2011 budget became available after some projects this past year came in under budget. Download Audio
What EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria Means for FL Farmers
With the final rule to EPA’s numeric nutrient water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters issued, Florida Farm Bureau’s director of Government & Community Affairs, Staci Braswell, tells producers what exactly it means for them. Download Audio
History Behind American Farm Bureau’s Thanksgiving Survey
This marks the 25th year of the American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Survey and in celebration we have its history from the person responsible, American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Membership and Program Development, Marsha Purcell. Stay tuned next week for the numbers from the 2010 Thanksgiving survey. How it got started: Download Audio Challenges throughout the years: Download Audio Continued …