Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 12th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
GJCA Field Day is Wednesday
The annual Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association Field Day will be held this coming Wednesday, June 17th at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry as all juniors are invited to attend. To learn more about the GJCA Field Day click on gabeef.org.
AJCA Roundup Set for July
The 2009 Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup will be held in Montgomery in July, as Reid Blossom said all juniors are invited to come and participate. The AJCA roundup will be July 24-26 so click on bamabeef.org for the details.
U.S. Beef Exports May Decline
U.S. beef exports have been fairly strong so far this year, but one USDA expert says the pace will slow down as 2009 wears on.
FCA Convention Reminder
A reminder that the 2009 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show is coming up next week, as it will be held June 15th through 18th at Marco Island. To learn more contact the Florida Cattlemen’s Association office in Kissimmee or log on to floridacattlemen.org.
Cattle Industry to Meet Next Month
The cattle industry gets together twice a year to discuss current issues, work on programs, and to set the course with various projects. And one of those meetings is coming up next month, as the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference will be held July 14th through 18th in Denver. To learn more just log on to beefusa.org.
GA Beef Month Promoted Locally
June is Beef Month in Georgia as pictured are staff and some who serve on the Georgia Beef Board as Governor Perdue makes the 2009 proclamation. And Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said when it comes to promoting the annual event, many of the county cattlemen association chapters across the state are doing it locally in various ways.
AL Promoting Cuts for Grilling Season
A variety of some of the newer beef cuts are being promoted this year during the summer grilling season, as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they have a lot of information for consumers to learn more about these cuts and how to prepare them. To learn more about great summer grilling tips for beef log on to …
FL Cattlewomen Work Through Checkoff
The Florida Cattlewomen promote beef in many ways thanks to the checkoff and their President, Lindsey John, said the Florida Beef Council has been very supportive of their efforts.
El Nino Weather Watch
In this report, USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford (photo) talks with Meteorologist Brad Rippey about the potential for an El Nino weather pattern to develop, and if it does, what the impacts on various areas of the U S may be.