As the forecast for beef exports this year nears the levels we saw back in 2003, the overall meat export forecast is up nearly 3 percent from last year. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Putting a Face on the Producer
In our series “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Woody Clark, a beef producer from Andalusia, Alabama, said the checkoff does a lot in helping children understand more about the beef industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
FL Ag Commissioner Reflects on 100 Days in Office
Late last week Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam celebrated 100 days in office and we had the privilege of speaking with him on how he thinks it has gone so far. Download Audio
ACA to Hold Annual Legislative Meeting
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will hold their quarterly board of directors meeting this Thursday as Dr. Billy Powell said the event will include their yearly visit to the Alabama legislature. Download Audio
FBC Offers Promotional Items on Website
Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes reminds producers the on-line store at floridacattlemen.org is a great place to find items they can use to help promote beef. Download Audio
GA Beef to be at Metropolitan Cooking Show
Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said beef is going to have a huge presence at the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertainment Show April 30 – May 1 in Atlanta. Download Audio
Challenging Regulatory Guidance
Agriculture groups are pleased with the bipartisan support of 170 members of Congress in challenging regulatory guidance being considered for the Clean Water Act. Download Audio
New Animal ID System Still in the Works
We may finally be close to the end of the almost eight year government effort to put together a national animal ID and traceback system as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio
GBB Pleased with UGA Beef Team
This past weekend the Georgia Beef Board attended the Georgia Association Family Career and Community Leaders of America’s Career and Trade Expo held in Athens, as Brooke Williams said she had great help from members of the University of Georgia Beef team. Download Audio
Prices or Profits
Everett Griner explains how high prices do not assure high profits. Download Audio