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Beef Prices Will Move with the Economy
With good cattle prices we also see higher beef prices, and Auburn University Extension Economist Walt Prevatt said those prices will continue to move with the economy. Download Audio
NPPC Statement On HSUS FTC Complaint
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has learned that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, claiming that NPPC is “engaging in deceptive advertising related to animal well-being.”
World Hunger
Today Everett Griner lets us know how costlier farming means more hunger. Download Audio
National Chicken Council Statement in Response to ABC News Report
The National Chicken Council today released the following statement in response to an ABC News Report on the proposed poultry inspection system. Attribute to Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., National Chicken Council vice president of science and technology: The proposed inspection system will better protect the public from foodborne illnesses by reducing reliance on old-fashioned visual and sensory inspection and moving to …
Update on Farm Bill Timeline
With all the questions surrounding the 2012 Farm Bill, the biggest might be whether or not it will indeed be done in 2012. Download Audio
Poll Shows Continued Support for RFS
A recent poll has revealed that 61 percent of adults support the Renewable Fuel Standard. Download Audio
Beef Checkoff Teaching Producers
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Sarah Childs from Lake Placid, Florida knows there’s more to the checkoff than what many producers may think. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Seeking Out Gluten Alternatives
Gluten, gluten-free and gluten intolerant have suddenly become a part of our regular vernacular, but what exactly does it all mean? Download Audio
Critical Time for Farm Bill
The next few days will prove to be a critical time period for the possibility of seeing a farm bill put together yet this year as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio