The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley says the beef checkoff has been involved with helping beef up the blood supply across Alabama.
GBB Continues with Summer Promotions
Summer may be winding down, but Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says they are still busy with a variety of events including one big promotion which starts next week.
FL Spreading Beef Dollars
Working with as many different groups as possible to get the beef message out is something that Florida Beef Council’s Executive Vice President Jim Handley said they try to do on a regular basis.
Food Safety Legislation Better but Not Perfect
As the Food Safety Enhancement Act passed in the House on its second attempt, Ag Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas admits that it’s better than the original bill that came out of the Energy and Commerce Committee, but says it’s far from a perfected bill.
Meat Output is Down
According to the latest forecasts we will likely see zero growth in U.S. meat production next year.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on SART
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the State Agricultural Response Team (SART), a group of government agencies, private groups and individuals working together to plan for and respond to animal and agricultural related disasters. To view a flash video about the program, click on SART. To visit the Florida SART web site, click on …
Preserving History
Everett Griner tells us how antique tractor restoration is growing.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 1st put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Relief for Struggling Dairy Producers
The Obama Administration announced today that they are taking immediate action to support struggling dairy farmers by increasing the amount paid for dairy products through the Dairy Product Price Support Program.
Senators Seek Changes to LIP
A group of Senators is asking U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for some changes to the Livestock Indemnity Program.