This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses. Download Audio
Questions about Group’s Nonprofit Status
An animal-owners organization is hoping to persuade the IRS to investigate whether political lobbying by one animal rights group is illegal. Download Audio
Global Marketing
Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Beef Cattle Prices May Rise as Herd Shrinks
USDA’s Chief Economist said beef output this year will drop as meat prices will continue to rise. Download Audio
OIE to Study Climate Change Issue
The World Organization for Animal Health has announced it will study the effect of meat production on climate change. Download Audio
Animal ID Principles Sent to Congress
The eight cattle industry organizations which make up LMA agreed on a statement of 12 principles to help in the development of a cattle disease traceability identification system, and those principles have been transmitted to members of Congress. Download Audio
Organizations Want COOL Law Defended
The National Farmers Union and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association want the U.S. to vigorously defend the Country of Origin Labeling law with the World Trade Organization.
Animal Flu
A vaccine for pigs is being developed. Everett Griner tells us all about it. Download Audio
Economist Sees Optimism for Livestock Recovery
An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010.
AL Looking for Pork Delegates
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2011 National Pork Producers Delegate Body will take place on February 2nd at 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with a meeting of the Alabama Pork Producers.