WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 15, 2010 – The National Pork Producers Council today applauded the House for approving legislation to reauthorize the law requiring meat packers to report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the prices they pay producers for animals. The legislation, which previously was approved by the Senate, now goes to the president to be signed into law. It …
Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Now that school is officially in session, one important element to remember is ensuring that kids get a healthy lunch to fuel their busy day. And in these three reports, nutrition expert, Tammy Roberts, gives some key tips for those packing school lunches. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio
FFB Invites Producers to BMP Field Days
Farming Into the Future is the theme for three upcoming cow/calf BMP Field Day events in Florida, as Scot Eubanks with Florida Farm Bureau Federation invites cattle producers to attend. Download Audio
SLN Promotes Comments on Proposed GIPSA Rule
Jim Collins with the Southeastern Livestock Network wants to remind producers the comment period on the proposed change to GIPSA’s rule on livestock marketing is still open. Download Audio
Job Losses
Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still a people industry. Download Audio
Meat Exports Down in July but Up for the Year
The values for both U.S. beef and pork exports were down slightly in July compared to June but both are still up for the first seven months of the year. Download Audio
USDA Lowers Meat Production Forecast
The latest monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA is forecasting total U.S. meat production for 2010 and 2011 to be slighly lower than the previous months forecast. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of September 6, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending September 10th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
GA Congressman Wants Review of GIPSA Rules
There are various concerns about the proposed change to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s rule on livestock marketing. U.S. Representative Jack Kingston from Georgia sent a letter to U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack this week asking him to conduct a sound economic analysis of the livestock marketing rules proposed by GIPSA. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall …