If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time to do so for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show and annual Beef Expo which will take place next week in Perry. Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more and to register click Here
FL Continues Promoting Beef
Despite fewer dollars to work with, a variety of beef promotions continue across Florida . Report (1:00 mp3)
AL Holding Beef Excellence Program
Cattle producers across Alabama are invited to participate in the Beef Excellence Program coming up in May at Auburn University. Report (1:00 mp3)Â To learn more or to register, click Here
Cattle Inventory May Become Tighter
 Last weeks Cattle on Feed report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service shows on-feed numbers are up two percent, which one USDA livestock analyst says this could lead to tighter inventories yet this year. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 2 Percent
According to Thursday’s monthly Cattle on Feed report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, numbers are up two percent compared to a year ago . Report (:45 mp3) USDA NASS
FL Legislature Tackles Ag Issues
As week three of the Florida Legislative session wraps up, it was a week where issues pertaining to agriculture were discussed. Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, has a look at some of those. Report (1:30 mp3)
AL Cattleman Serving in National Position
Eric Smith, a cattle producer and a past President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association from Reform in Pickens County, Alabama, is proud to be serving as the new Vice Chairman of the Policy Division for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Report (1:00 mp3)
Packer Ownership a Sticking Point on Farm Bill
As work continues to get a new farm bill put together, one sticking point for cattle producers is the issue of packer ownership. Report (:40 mp3) Â It’s still not to late to return your form so do it today!
Dollars to Help Eradicate Cattle Disease
Some dollars have been alloted to help control and eventually eradicate Johne’s disease in the U.S. Report (:30 mp3)
AL Suggests Delaying Grazing
Weather conditions over the past year or so have prompted the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service to ask producers to delay grazing their livestock a bit this spring to help that grass develop good root systems. Report (1:00 mp3)