As we all try to recover from that last helping of green bean casserole, the following reports will give a little more insight on the cost of our annual feast and give a few tips on how to enjoy the leftovers.
Groups Ask that NAIS Be Shut Down
In a letter to USDA and Congress, a group of 100 agricultural organizations is urging that the National Animal Identification System be dissolved completely.
CAP and TRADE Bill
Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this.
Milk and Dairy Product Production Improves
There’s a slight increase in the milk production forecast as U.S. exports are expected to increase.
Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug was known for giving life to millions. Today Everett Griner tells us more about him.
Beef Holding a Food Fight
Due to the damaging myths about beef production, the beef industry has decided to fight back by holding a food fight. Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Lucinda Williams talks about what the industry is doing. To learn more contact your state beef council or click here.
More Help for Dairy Farmers
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City this past week, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said they have been very active in assisting the dairy industry and there is more to come.
Choosing Your Cheese
For anyone who has ever struggled with which cheese to buy or serve, help is now available with a new website, CheeseForMe.com.
Declining Food Prices?
Walking through the supermarket some foods have declined in price and some have not. Are food prices truly declining? Everett Griner looks at this today and explains.
Former S E AgNet Broadcaster Lee McCoy Inducted to Hall of Fame
Former Southeast AgNet farm broadcaster, the late Lee V. McCoy was inducted into the National Farm Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting at its annual meeting this week in Kansas City. Known by many of his friends and associates as “The Real McCoy”, Lee worked for this network for nearly ten years before losing his …