U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice Chairman Keith Miller said he is hoping to see expanded beef access soon in certain Asian markets like Japan.
FL Offering Ranch Calendar
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the Fire Fly Group invites everyone to get a copy of the brand new 2010 Ranch Calendar. World-renowned author and photographer Carlton Ward talks about some of the pictures he took for this year’s calendar. You can contact the Florida Cattlemen’s Association office in Kissimmee to get your copy or log on to the Firefly …
Ag Education
Everett Griner talks about some agriculture programs being taught to our children on several levels of education.
Dairy Producers Outline Problems
More testimony has been given by dairy producers concerning the current crisis in that industry, as they are hoping for additional help from USDA.
Livestock Board Approved in Ohio
Ohio voters approved Issue 2 during a state-wide election, an issue that creates a 13-member Livestock Care Standards Board.
FL Poultry Farm Using In-Vessel Composting
According to Cooper McMillan, Chairman of the South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District Board, they have an in-vessel composter operating at a poultry farm in the north part of Florida. To learn more about these composters click Here
Milk Price Protest
This is a ‘pour” way to make a point. Everett Griner explains that there has to be another way!
AL Enjoys a Great Beef Month
October Beef Month just wrapped up in Alabama as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they were able to take part in some different events this year.
FL Reminder of Voluntary Beef Checkoff
Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer hopes producers in the state will take out an extra dollar per head for the voluntary beef checkoff.
GA Beef Board Spending Dollars Wisely
Despite the fact checkoff collections are down, the Georgia Beef Board wants producers to know they are doing what they can to make the dollars stretch.