The latest USDA Hogs and Pigs report shows the inventory is bigger than it was this time last year but farrowing intentions by producers are quite a bit less than many thought. Download Audio
Good Outlook for Meat Exports to Japan
The recent disaster in Japan has many worried about U.S. meat exports to that country, but U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng talks about how long-term demand for U.S. beef and pork should not be adversely affected. Download Audio
Japanese Meat Imports Will Recover
One analyst predicts a near-term negative impact and an actually an intermediate-term boost for U.S. meat exports as Japan rebuilds fromt he recent earthquake and tsunami, but the long-term impact may depend on a few things. Download Audio
Farm Tours
There is a new concept to food production. Everett Griner tells us what this is. Download Audio
Pork Industry Helping in Japan
The National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council are working with the U.S. Meat Export Federation to provide pork for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck sections of Japan. Download Audio
Future Farmers
Today Everett Griner looks at how education and encouragement are big factors to farming future. Download Audio
Testimony on Clean Use of Antibiotics
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Administrator testified before the House Appropriations Committee’s agriculture subcommittee that his department is conducting research on antibiotic use in livestock and antibiotic resistance. Download Audio
New Technology
Everett Griner looks at what agriculture has to do to meet the needs of 9 billion people. Download Audio
Higher Meat Production Forecast
New forecast numbers show we are now expecting more red meat, pork and poultry output in the U.S. this year than what was earlier projected. Download Audio
Farm Budget Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. Download Audio