Dr. Matt Hersom with the University of Florida has more information to help cattle producers seeing tough economic times.
COOL Border Concerns
There are cattle and hog producers on both sides of the Canadian border with concerns about Country of Origin Labeling now that is has started here in the U.S.
Optimistic about Cattle Markets
Times are tough right now for many producers, but CattleFax CEO Randy Blach said he feels optimistic about the cattle markets.
AL NRCS Taking EQIP Signups
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Sevice in Alabama is now taking applications for EQIP, as their Resources Conservationist John Curtis in Auburn said the batching period for 2009 money will be coming up in January.
Agricultural Air Quality Task Force Renewed
The renewal of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will mean various experts in the fields of agriculture and air quality will be working together to look further into quality issues which have entered discussions across the U.S.
Meat Exports May Need a New Direction
The President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation spoke this week about the fact meat exports may need to look more at where the money is.
JBS Earnings Up
JBS-Swift & Company is reporting a giant boost in earnings during the company’s fiscal third quarter.
CAFO Rule Finalized
The Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule for concentrated animal feeding operations has been finalized.
Cattlemen Preparing to Vote
NCBA CEO Terry Stokes wants cattlemen to be ready to vote in this presidential election and reminds that their website has information about the candidates and where they stand on ag issues. To learn more just click here
USMEF to Hold Strategic Planning Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation will hold their annual Strategic Planning Conference this week as USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng talks about some of the issues they will be discussing. To learn more about this week’s USMEF Strategic Planning Conference click Here