Due to the rising numbers of students, Auburn University’s Dr. Wayne Green says they are expanding their Animal Science Department staff. Report (1:00 mp3)
UF-UGA Corn Silage Field Day
This Thursday May 29th the University of Florida/University of Georgia 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day will be held in Citra, Florida. Report (1:00 mp3)
GCA Reminder of Calhoun Herd Sale
The Calhoun Herd Sale will take place Wednesday May 28th at 12:30pm. Report (1:00 mp3)   To learn more click Here
No Real Info yet about COOL
While many realize that Country of Origin Labeling has a section in the new farm bill, NCBA’s Colin Woodall says it will be a while before all the rules and regulations will actually be available . Report (1:00 mp3)
Beef Summer Grilling Season Underway
With Memorial Day weekend comes the start to the summer grilling season and the beef checkoff has begun their 2008 campaign to remind consumers to purchase beef for grilling. Report (1:00 mp3)
FL Providing Ideas to Improve Beef Checkoff
The Florida Beef Council is just one of the many groups in the industry who will offer suggestions to help make improvements to the beef checkoff. Report (1:00 mp3)
GA Beef at Ag Days
Julie McPeake with the Georgia Beef Board updates how beef has been one of the topics discussed at the various Ag Day events which have taken place across the state the past few weeks. Report (1:00 mp3)
U.S. Pork and Beef Exports Continue Expansion
When it comes to exports of U.S. beef & pork, the first quarter numbers for this year look good. Report (1:00 mp3)
Lee V. McCoy 1947-2008: “RealMcCoy” Will Be Sorely Missed
It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia. Please find details regarding Lee’s …
Ag Secretary Proposes Ban on Downers
USDA is proposing a complete ban on downer cattle for food use, something Agriculture Secretary Ed Scahfer said is needed. Report (1:00 mp3)Â