This coming Saturday, September 20th, the Georgia Department of Agriculture will auction off horses that were impounded and then nursed back to good health. To learn more about this auction or to see pictures of the horses click Here
COOL May Include Affidavits
With Country of Origin Labeling set to kick off October 1st, USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight comments on the proposal from the livestock industry of using affidavits for producers.
Group Protecting Livestock Producers
For livestock producers, there is a group watching your back in Washington D.C.
Livestock Receipts Rising
Many producers have waited a long time for higher prices for their products, and while that time has finally arrived, they are being offset by rising input costs.
Russia Bans Some Poultry Imports
Russia has banned imports from 19 U.S. poultry suppliers as of Monday and could add another 29 companies. Russian officials say the ban was issued because those companies use antibiotics and other chemicals in their products. However, American officials say the ban is in retaliation to U.S. officials criticizing Russia for the use of military force against Georgia. Among the …
NCBA Joins COOL Coalition Effort
The President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Andy Groseta, wants producers to know that NCBA is working together with others in the industry to help them with Country of Origin Labeling which starts at the end of the month.
Cattle & Hog Outlook
USDA recently released their latest production figures for both cattle and hog producers for the next year.
Experts Doubt the Meat and Cancer Hypothesis
Researchers met recently to express their doubts of last years claims by one organization that tied meat to cancer.
Producers Reminded About NAP Coverage
Producers are being reminded that September 16th is the deadline to pay a “buy-in” fee which is needed under the new Supplemental Agriculture Disaster Programs if you do not have crop insurance or NAP coverage for land in which assistance is being requested. To learn more about this program contact your county Farm Service Agency office or click Here
Meat Production to Cutback
The latest projections has meat production numbers cutting back over the next year.