USDA Addressing Findings of OIG Investigation

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

USDA is working to correct problems found by the Inspector General’s investigation after one of the largest meat recalls on record here in the U.S. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Hallmark-Westland Investigation Complete

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The OIG has released their report concerning the investigation of the Hallmark/Westland plant in California where humane handling and inspection violations were found earlier this year. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NCBA to Meet with Obama Team

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Andy Groseta says he is looking forward to meeting with President-elect Obama’s transition team this week. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

PETA Buying More Stock

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals works to influence the meat industry by purchasing shares in major meat processors, enough so they can offer shareholder resolutions at annual meetings. But the economy is having an impact on that strategy and the group says to remain eligible in a depressed market, they have to revamp its stock-purchasing strategy by buying …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Premises Registration

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the importance of registering your premises. More information about the National Animal Identification System and premises registration can be found on the FDACS Division of Animal Industry web site at NAIS. A form to register premises can be found on that web site at APPLICATION FOR NAIS PREMISES …

John Deere Drive Green Event Underway

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

John Deere’s program designed to give rural property owners, agricultural producers and other interested consumers a chance to operate and ask questions about the latest models of utility and compact utility tractors is underway across Florida. Their Drive Green Program includes special equipment displays and ride-and-drives at 4 locations across the state this week. One took place in Middleberg Wednesday …

GA Dairy Industry Hurting Too

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

According to John Bernard with University of Georgia’s Animal & Dairy Science Department at Tifton, like many others areas of agriculture the dairy industry is hurting too. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Baytril 100 Now for More than Beef Cattle

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

Bayer Animal Health is committed to the health and well being of livestock, as they have dedicated over 100 years of global experience in providing innovative and effective solutions for livestock production. And when it comes to respiratory disease problems Todd Firkins, Bayer Animal Health Marketing Manager, told me that Baytril 100 is a critical product for use for various …

Link Between Animal and Human Health

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Researchers believe they have found a correlation between animal health and human health risk. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Deere’s “Drive Green” Caravan To Debut in Florida This Week

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Get ready to roll at one of John Deere’s “Drive Green” events…over the coming weeks the “Drive Green” Caravan can be experienced at numerous stops throughout the southeast and U S eastern seaboard states. In this report, hear Deere’s Eric Hodson discuss the new tractor line this caravan is out to promote. Participants will be able to drive numerous new …