When it comes to the livestock industry in Alabama, Nathan Jaeger with the Alabama Farmers Federation, said their members who raise livestock are feeling the effects of the drought as much as anyone. Download Audio
The Unveiling of the New MyPlate Nutritional Symbol
The MyPlate nutritional symbol has been officially released to rave reviews as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it provides a simple symbolic message to consumers regarding what they need to include in a healthy diet. Download Audio
Flavored Milk Wars
As the obesity epidemic continues to garner attention it looks like it has found a new battleground as flavored milk wars are stirring up across the country with many school districts either banning or threatening to ban the popular drink due to sugar content. The following two reports have Greg Miller, president of the Dairy Research Institute, regarding what he …
NCBA Supports Legislation Targeting Renewable Fuels
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has renewed their fight against ethanol by backing legislation to target the renewable fuels mandate. Download Audio
Beef Producers Should Promote their Product
In our “Get to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff, Jim Akin from Lauderdale County, Alabama wants cattle producers to realize how important it is for them to learn more about the checkoff which really helps to promote their product. Download Audio
Georgia June Beef Month Underway
June Beef Month officially kicks off today in Georgia as Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says their statewide media tour begins today. Download Audio
Hitting a Homerun in Food Safety
USDA’s food safety expert Kathy Bernard reminds backyard chefs how to hit a food safety homerun this season. Download Audio
ACA Still Hopeful about Garrett Coliseum
Dr. Billy Powell with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one issue they continue to work on concerns the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery with only a few days left to the 2011 Alabama Legislative session. Download Audio
Florida Beef Council to Start a Beef Blog
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about a new beef blog they are starting and hoping to get various folks in the beef industry in the state involved with. Download Audio
Meat Exports are Booming but More Can Be Done
Despite the record pace we are seeing this year for U.S. pork and beef exports, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Keith Miller says more work still needs to be done. Download Audio