The Florida dairy industry is included in a project to test and verify exciting new approaches to greenhouse gas reduction. The following report has more details on the effort from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and NRCS Chief Dave White. Download Audio
Nearly Half of Survey Respondents Experiencing Labor Shortages
The recent Georgia Agribusiness Council survey shows that nearly half of the 132 respondents are experiencing agricultural labor shortages. The complete survey results can be found at ga-agribusiness.org. Download Audio
Celebrating June Dairy Month
June is Dairy Month and consumers are celebrating by enjoying the benefits of consuming dairy products which are one of the most economical sources of nutrition. Download Audio
Beef Exports Nearing Pre-BSE Levels
While U.S. beef export numbers are inching closer to the figures we saw back in 2003, that may not be the case for next year. Download Audio
Researched Out
Where would be really be without agriculture research? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Little Relief in Site for Drought Stricken Southeast
The drought is continuing to tighten its grip on the southeast and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the long range forecast shows the high pressure staying with us for much of June with a possible tropical storm the only real hope for relief. Download Audio
FL Beef Producer Promotes Checkoff
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Florida producer Henry Kempfer encourages producers to get behind the checkoff saying there are fewer dollars out there today to promote their own product. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
4-H, FFA
Everett Griner explains just what it takes to win that blue ribbon! Download Audio
Alabama Beef Message Presented to Teachers
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Director of Consumer Marketing, Erin Beasley, tells us about a beef webinar series they conducted with family and consumer science teachers across the state. Download Audio
Florida Beef Council Promoting MBA
Those who serve on Florida Beef Council, accourding to Ashley Hughes, are all taking the Masters of Beef Advocacy, or MBA program as they encourage other producers to do the same. Download Audio