When it comes to those involved with livestock production, management is key right now according to Dr. Curt Lacy Extension Livestock Economist with the University of Georgia.
No Money for NAIS
While the U.S. House did pass the agriculture appropriations bill late last week the bill did not include any funding for the National Animal Identification System.
Cattle Industry Meeting This Week
Representatives from across the cattle industry are in Denver this week for the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. AL: FL:
New LIP Signup Underway
Signup for the new Livestock Indemnity Program, which provides producers with a safety net to help overcome the financial impact of natural disasters started Monday.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on EP Eradication
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the eradication of Equine Piroplasmosis, a blood-borne disease primarily transmitted to horses by ticks or contaminated needles. Click on EP Eradicated for more information.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending July 10th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Administration Outlines Food Safety Overhaul
A plan has been revealed to revamp the nation’s food safety system and efforts are already underway to move things forward.
GCA Seeking New Executive VP
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is currently in the process of seeking a new Executive Vice President, as a committee has been set up to find an interim for that position.
Cattlemen Concerned about Environmental Issues
There are a variety of issues the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is dealing within our nation’s capitol, and one of those concerns the environment according to Colin Woodall, their Executive Director of Legislative Affairs.
Really Different
Free range poultry is different and Everett Griner explains why.