As we all try to recover from that last helping of green bean casserole, the following reports will give a little more insight on the cost of our annual feast and give a few tips on how to enjoy the leftovers.
AL Beef Marketing Plan Approved
Producers from across Alabama voted this week to approve the 2010 beef marketing plan, as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are excited about what they have in store this year.
GA Beef Board Receives Grant
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board explains how a grant they recently received will allow them to work even more with school aged students.
Food Safety System Overhaul
Food safety continues to be a topic of discussion in our nation’s capitol, as Tyron Spearman updates the latest with that issue.
Groups Ask that NAIS Be Shut Down
In a letter to USDA and Congress, a group of 100 agricultural organizations is urging that the National Animal Identification System be dissolved completely.
Most Cattle Folks Still Under Stress
According to USDA Livestock Analyst Shayle Shagam, the beef sector remains under stress.
Observing Farm City Week at Thanksgiving
The annual Farm-City Week observance has been underway the past few days, as Tyron Spearman looks at why the event is held each year at this time.
CAP and TRADE Bill
Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this.
Meat Production Down-Meat Trade Up
The outlook for the U.S. meat production for next year has been lowered.
Ranchers Named Conservation Partner of the Year
GAINESVILLE, FL — C. M. Payne and Son, Inc. was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for outstanding stewardship of their land. The Payne family, represented by Kelsey Payne and his son John Payne, accepted their award as the 2009 Florida NRCS Conservation Partner of the Year at a meeting of the NRCS State …