It’s a new year on AgWired and our first ZimmCast of the year is with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president-elect, Mike John. Mike talks about the issues that will be discussed at the upcoming Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Denver. He encourages cattlemen to become members and get involved in the process.
Cool Extras At The ASI Convention
No, it’s not a story about hot air balloon riding per se. But hot air balloon riding is what you can do if you go to the American Sheep Industry Association convention in Mesa, AZ. Here’s how they describe it:
Pork Delegates Appointed
It’s appointment time again for our U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns.
Blog Training At MBIC Today
It’s the Missouri Beef Industry Council’s newest website project and it’s a blog. It’s MOBeef Update and was the subject of an MBIC Report recently.
MBIC Year In Review
The Missouri Beef Industry Council’s weekly MBIC Report this week is with director of marketing, Dawn Thurnau. Dawn reviews the marketing activities of the organization for the year, including youth, restaurants and grocery stores.
Missouri Corn Industry Year In Review
CornTalk is the week’y interview program of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. The association has accomplished many things during a very challenging year for corn growers. In this week’s CornTalk, CEO Gary Marshall provides a year in review. He describes the challenges facing corn growers, reviews the accomplishments of the MCGA and looks forward to some of the key issues the organization will focus on in the coming year.
New Egg Board Members
Some new people will be promoting eggs after U. S. Secretary of Abriculture, Mike Johanns announces his appointments to the American Egg Board. New ones include:
Florida Citrus May Get New Symbol
The Florida Department of Citrus will be forming a committee to come up with a new symbol that will help consumers know if they’re getting the “real” Florida product or not.
Christmas Rib Roast Time
The Missouri Beef Industry Council’s weekly MBIC Report this week is with executive director, Steve Taylor.
Missouri Corn Scholarships Available
CornTalk is the week’y interview program of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. This week MCGA’s Becky Grisham talks about the Missouri Corn Scholarship program. High school and college students may apply for 6 scholarships which will be awarded in 2006. She says the application forms are available on their website.