| | Leading-edge economic information and analysis has never been more critical for the North American beef industry to remain competitive. That’s why Dave Plett, a southern Alberta feedlot operator and chair of the National Beef Industry Development Fund, helped develop the new North American Institute for Beef Economics Research, referred to as NAIBER.
Interview with Dave Plett (0:33 seconds) (142 Kb)
The focus of NAIBER is to identify and prioritize research issues, as well as to facilitate and conduct research. It is a joint effort of the Canadian and American beef industries and will serve a key role for both countries. It will provide widespread access to research results and information that addresses important concerns facing the North American beef industry.
The preceding is a transcript of the November 22, 2006 program. There may be some omissions due to last minute changes. For further information, contact Caitlynn Reesor at (780) 422-3981 or Ken Blackley at (780) 422-3951. |
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