In this report, USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford (photo) talks with Meteorologist Brad Rippey about the potential for an El Nino weather pattern to develop, and if it does, what the impacts on various areas of the U S may be.
The Hotdog
In this four part series we take a closer look at the much loved hotdog. And why there is a new contest to right what some say was a historic wrong regarding this American favorite.
FL Cattle Producers Facing Water Issues
It’s come to our attention that water issues for some in south Florida have become a major concern, as cutback restrictions have cattle producers there worried. We talked with Charles Shinn, Assistant Director of Community Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau Federation, about what has been discussed thus far.
Frustration for U.S. Pork Producers
A variety of issues including the H1N1 virus continues to hurt the U.S. pork industry.
Changes in Veal Industry Housing
The number of U.S. veal farms transitioning to group housing systems is ahead of schedule.
Southeast Beef Bytes4
Funded by the National Beef Checkoff, this is week four in our Southeast Beef Bytes series, where we have been talking with producers from around the Southeast about the checkoff. This week we are in Macon, Mississippi with Jacob Megehee, a cattle producer who feels the checkoff is important to everyone who produces beef. To learn more about how your …
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 5th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Possible Timeline for NAIS Decision
While USDA’s listening sessions on the National Animal Identification System continue across the country, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said there have been a number of concerns raised and no decisions will be made until after the sessions conclude.
FGLC to Attend FCA Convention
The Florida Grazing Lands Coalition looks forward to participating in the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show at Marco Island June 15-18 as Patricia Pfeil, FGLC chair, looks at their involvement with the FCA.
H1N1 Changes World Pork Expo
The Annual World Pork Expo started Wednesday and runs through Friday in Des Moines, Iowa as a variety of topics are being discussed including the H1N1 virus which was responsible for some changes at this year’s event.