In our continuing series, “Get to know your Beef Checkoff”, there are some in the cattle industry who question whether the checkoff is really doing its job. But Roger Butler, a Florida dairy and beef producer, said yes it is and in a variety of ways. Download Audio
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Premise Registration
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is encouraging livestock and poultry owners to register their premises with the National Animal Identification System. More information is available on the web site of the FDACS Division of Animal Industry by clicking on Premises Registration. Download Audio
Cattlewomen Promoting Beef
To kick off a brand new series, brought to you by the Beef Checkoff called “Get to know your Beef Checkoff”, we hear from Linda Crumley with the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association who told me many of the things they do with consumers would not be possible if it weren’t for the beef checkoff. Download Audio
Concerns Over EPA’s E-15 Ethanol Decision
While most everyone is familiar with the current 10% ethanol blend already approved for all vehicles in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency announced this week they’ve decided now to allow 15% ethanol blends for 2007 and later model vehicles. While some in agriculture are pleased with this step towards strengthening America’s commitment to home-grown energy, most in the livestock …
Exports Up
Everett Griner tells us how strong ag exports will help prices. Download Audio
Hypoxia
Everett Griner tells us how the ocean dead zones are growing. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of October 4, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Retail Food Prices Down Just a Bit in Third Quarter
The latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey shows a slight dip in retail food prices during the third quarter of 2010. Download Audio
GA State Vet Looks Forward to Fair
Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Carter Black said he looks forward to seeing and talking with youth from across the state who bring their animals in to show at the Georgia National Fair which kicks off this Thursday in Perry. Download Audio And Tyron Spearman has this reminder about the Georgia National Fair. Download Audio To see the livestock and horse …
CBB Confident in 2010 Checkoff Investments
Secretary-Treasurer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia, said they feel very confident in the monies producers have invested in the beef checkoff for the fiscal year which just started October 1st. Download Audio