Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains more about the two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by the recent storms in their state. Download Audio
GCA Helping Producers Hit by Storms
Josh White, with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, talks about efforts that have been underway to help some of those cattle operations in the state that were affected by the recent storms. Download Audio
FL Legislative Session Wraps Up
The 2011 Florida Legislative session is over and Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said all of the bills passed, including the budget, are heading to the Governor’s desk. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of May 2, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending May 6th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
AL Cattlemen Step Up to Help Tornado Victims
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has announced a two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by last week’s storms. The first phase involves partnering with county cattlemen’s associations across the state that are preparing beef meals for tornado victims and relief workers. The second addresses needs of cattlemen in rebuilding fences and facilities following the storms.
Costly Meats
Everett Griner tells us why the retail meat prices are so discouraging. Download Audio
South Korea Trade Agreement Could be Huge for Ag
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the Administration has indicated its readiness to begin technical discussions with key congressional staff on the draft implementing bills and draft Statements of Administrative Action for the pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. Download Audio
Hot Dog still Number One at Ballparks
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has predicted that more than 22.4-million hot dogs will be served at America’s ballparks this season, a five percent increase over 2010. Download Audio
Storm Victims Urged to Register with FEMA
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano recently toured some of the storm ravaged areas in Alabama and Mississippi, including rural areas, and she wants those affected to register with FEMA. Download Audio