Alabama Cattlemen’s Association president-elect Mike Dee said their board is looking ahead as they recently approved a strategic planning process.
A Creepy Problem
Pythons in the Everglades. Everett Griner tells us just how this is a growing problem.
New Study Reveals Negative Impacts of Waxman-Markey Bill
A new study ordered by U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss has revealed negative impacts of climate change legislation.
Antibiotics Script Debate for Livestock
There are some questioning whether livestock producers should be allowed to administer antibiotics without a prescription.
Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending September 4th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
USDA Adds Weight Category for LIP
USDA has announced it will add an additional weight category to the Livestock Indemnity Program for non-adult beef cattle, dairy cattle and buffalo.
For Safety or Profit
Antibiotics in food animals. Good thing or not. Everett Griner tells us today.
Consumer Beef Index Shows Positive Attitudes
This past July a study was conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff called the Consumer Beef Index, a tool used to provide a measure of change in consumer demand for beef. To learn more go to www.MyBeefCheckoff.com
Farmers Urged to Apply for Value-added Grants
HURON, S.D., Sept. 3, 2009 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today urged farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce. “Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA plans to award approximately $18 million in value-added grants nationwide,” Tonsager said. “We want …