Here are the numbers from the cattle markets held across Florida this past week.
Japan Halts Some Beef Imports
Japan has halted beef shipments from one U.S. company following a breach of a bilateral trade agreement between the U.S and Japan.
Suit Filed to Stop Packing Company Merger
A civil antitrust suit has been filed by the U.S. Department of Justice concerning the proposed acquisition by JBS of National Beef.
AL Stockpiling Bermuda Grass
Stockpiling forages for feeding this winter can be a good alternative for some, as Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says that can even include bermuda grass.
FCA President on Industry Coming Together
President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Bo Hobby, says it’s even more important in today’s times for producers to work on the issues that affect the industry.
UGA Helping with Food Animal Vet Shortage
The University of Georgia and other colleges have programs in place to help with the fact there is a shortage of food animal veterinarians across the country.
Redneck Fishing Tourney in South FL Fast Approaching Nov 7-8!
Organizer Robert Murray provides us with the following information about this year’s 7th Annual Redneck Invitational, November 7th and 8th, 2008 at Cabbage Key. This one day invitational tournament is sponsored by and for anglers in the agricultural industry in Florida. The Redneck Invitational Inc. was established in 2002 by a group of growers and ag sales representatives as a …
Beef Exports Still Growing
Despite falling cattle prices and overall economic worries here at home, beef exports continue to do quite well.
NCBA Sees Significant Growth in 2008
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pleased with the rise in membership numbers in their fiscal year which just ended September 30th.
AL Counties Promoting Beef
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley talks about how county involvement has really helped to promote their product during October Beef Month across the state.