Livestock and poultry organizations were pleased that House lawmakers approved an agriculture funding bill that prevents USDA from finalizing its proposed GIPSA rule, as NCBA Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong said this issue was the priority coming out of their annual meeting in February. Download Audio
NCBA: Senate Votes to End Taxpayer Support of Corn-Based Ethanol
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald said the U.S. Senate’s vote today on legislation introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to repeal the 45-cent per gallon Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) and the 54-cent per gallon tariff on imported ethanol is a giant step toward leveling the playing …
Spending Measure Puts ‘GIPSA Rule’ on Hold
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – Livestock and poultry organizations today praised House lawmakers for approving an agriculture funding bill that prevents the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from finalizing its proposed regulation on livestock and poultry marketing contracts. The House voted 217-203 to pass legislation that funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2012, which …
Need for More Large Animal Veterinarians
As those in livestock production know, there is a need for more large animal veterinarians, and thus there is now a bill in the U.S. Senate which addresses that very issue. Download Audio
Land Values
Just exactly how high is too high for land? Everett Griner looks at the value of land. Download Audio
U.S. Beef and Pork Exports Remain Strong
While U.S. beef and pork exports saw a slight slowdown in April, overall for the year they are still ahead of 2010. Download Audio
Cookout Dip
Grilling season has meat sales slowing down and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Pork Board Pleased with New Campaign
Discussions at this week’s National Pork Board meeting included the early success of their new Pork® Be inspired campaign which launched in April. Download Audio
Meat Production Forecast is Raised
The new USDA World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report is forecasting a raise for 2011 total meat production reflecting higher beef production while the forecasts for pork and poultry have been reduced from last month. Download Audio
Researched Out
Where would be really be without agriculture research? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio