Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending October 1st 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
Hope Still Remaining for Passage of Food Safety Legislation
A food safety vote is still expected in the Senate when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after the November elections. Download Audio
Milk Cow Numbers Drop but Production Increases
For the first time this year the numbers of milk cows saw a decrease but those cows are still producing. Download Audio
FCA Reminder of Ranch Rodeo
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind everyone about the Ranch Rodeo Finals and free Cowboy Heritage Festival going on today and tomorrow, October 1st and 2nd, at Silver Spurs Arena in the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Download Audio For more information go to http://www.floridacattlemen.org/d/RanchRodeoticket.pdf
Farm Income Boosted by Livestock
USDA has projected net farm income for this year to be $77.1 billion, up 24 percent from last year and this rise can be attributed in fair margin to gains for livestock and dairy producers. Download Audio
Export Market Strong for U.S. Beef Livers
Russia and Egypt are two critical destinations for U.S. beef variety meat, like beef livers, and so far this year exports to both countries are up. Download Audio
Eggs or Donuts
Everett Griner explains how like everything else, breakfast cost are expected to rise, again. Download Audio
Unresolved Issues Making 2011 Tax Planning Nearly Impossible
Tax planning will most likely be even more of a burden this year for farmers and ranchers as American Farm Bureau Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says Congress will leave town this week to campaign without any resolution to major tax issues. Download Audio
GA Beef Ambassador Ready for Competition
The Georgia Beef Board is proud to have Chris Campbell, this year’s Beef Ambassador for the state, taking part in the National Beef Ambassador competition this coming weekend in South Dakota. Download Audio More information about the competition is available at www.nationalbeefambassador.org
ACA Pleased with Beef Trade Efforts
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about how beef checkoff dollars from producers in the state are being used to promote their product in other countries. Download Audio