Thanks to research funded by the beef checkoff, there are new beef cuts being developed which show great promise. Report (1:00 mp3)
AL Excited about New Beef Products
And those new beef products explained about above has Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association excited about their potential. Report (1:00 mp3)
MCF Found in Commercial Cattle
Something many are not familiar with, wildebeest-associated mailignant catarrhal fever or MCF, has been detected in a cow from a mixed-use operation in Texas. A disease that is not contagious in cattle and poses no threat to humans. Report (1:00 mp3)
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up Slightly
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their April 1 Cattle on Feed numbers this afternoon which showed a slight rise over last year at this time. Report (:35 mp3) To see the full report click Here USDA NASS
FL Legislature Looks at Greenbelt
During the Florida Legislative Session this week an issue that came up concerns Greenbelt. But Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard says this time it’s something that will benefit many producers across the state.  Report (1:00 mp3)
South Korea to Accept U.S. Beef
It was announced this morning that South Korea will soon be taking U.S. beef again, something that pleases those with NCBA.  Report (1:00 mp3)
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has this week’s prices from cattle markets across the state. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
GA Dairy Producer Promotes Beef Checkoff
There are many consumers who don’t realize how the dairy industry provides good quality beef to the market each year, but one Georgia producer hopes more and more will learn this and for dairy producers to understand how the beef checkoff works for them too. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Promoting Beef from Pasture to Plate
There is a web site funded by the Beef Checkoff which consumers can use to learn more about the people who produce good quality U.S. beef. Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more go to www.beeffrompasturetoplate.org
ACA Monitoring Legislative Session
The Alabama Legislative session has passed the half-way point and Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on some of the issues they are following. Report (1:30 mp3)