Trade with Cuba is getting closer. How close? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Got Milk
Everett Griner tells us how a Nebraska farmer ahs improved his pasture. Download Audio
Federation Votes to Stay with NCBA
At last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference the Federation of State Beef Councils passed a resolution to maintain its partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Download Audio
Tractor Basics
Today, Everett Griner explains just how we have had tractors… how some names have come and those that have gone. Download Audio
More on Beef Checkoff Review
One of the major topics being discussed at the 2010 Cattle Industry Conference here in Denver is the findings of a routine beef checkoff compliance review of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association by an independent CPA firm. Today the Federation of State Beef Councils met and their Chair, Scott George, related how disappointed he was with the way this information …
CBB vs NCBA on Review Findings
Yesterday we heard from Cattlemen’s Beef Board Secretary-Treasurer Robert Fountain Jr. concerning the findings of a routine compliance review of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association by an independent CPA firm. Today I had a chance to talk with CBB Chair Dan Dierschke about the review findings and the fact that NCBA has expressed disappointment discussions of these findings didn’t occur …
What’s Your View
Agriculture is seen in various ways. Which way are you seeing it? Everett Griner checks this with his view and one important question. Download Audio
NCBA Compliance Review Complete
In February, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board began the process of conducting a routine compliance review of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association by engaging an independent CPA firm to perform agreed-upon procedures at NCBA. The final report of this routine compliance review is in as CBB Secretary-Treasurer Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia talks abotu the findings. Download Audio
Comment Period for New GIPSA Rules Extended
USDA has extended the comment period to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed rule on livestock marketing for another 90 days. Download Audio
Farm Exports
Today Everett Griner tells us how tougher diplomatic tones are needed. Download Audio