Meat Inspection Concerns in California

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Currently only ambulatory cattle are eligible to be inspected and processed at federally inspected plants, as federal veterinarians stationed at all meat packing plants then determine whether all species of non-ambulatory livestock are fit for consumption. But in contradiction to the federal guidelines, the State of California has amended its state penal code. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Reductions Continue in Hog Inventories

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USDA’s December Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report showed a two percent reduction in inventory, as USDA Livestock Analyst Shayle Shagam says hog producers are expected to continue farrowing reductions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Mexico Wants Change in U.S. Beef Shipments

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Mexico will resume imports from 20 U.S. meat processing plants that were earlier suspended while U.S. and Mexican officials will meet next week to discuss a Mexican proposal to ban shipment of U.S. meat products in large containers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

USDA: U S Ag Lenders Remain Strong

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As news of the overall economy here and around the world continues to be bleak, it appears agriculture lenders here in the U S remain strong despite it all. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Tests Available for Angus Related Problem

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A test for Arthrogryposis Multiplex, known by some as Curly Calf syndrome, is now available commercially. Jim Shirley, Vice President of Industry Relations for the American Angus Association, said this test will help a lot of producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

USMEF Making a Difference

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The U.S. Meat Export Federation may be something you’ve heard of but not completely sure what all they are responsible for. USMEF Vice-Chair Keith Miller fills us in. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Turkey for more than just Holidays

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Some of you may be enjoying a nice turkey for your holiday meal, but those in the industry want to remind consumers that turkey is good for more than just the holidays. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …

Agri-View Feature for the Holidays

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In this edition of Specialty Crop News, a special Agri-View featuring background about Southeast AgNet commentary writer Everett Griner, who is among just a handful of people in the nation who can say he has been in the radio business since the days before audio tape recording was even invented! At 82 years young, Ev has been on-the-air since prior …

Trade Agreements Pushed to Next Year

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Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says decisions on trade agreements will be left to the new administration and the new Congress to deal with. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

USDA Offers Poultry Calendars

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As part of its ongoing efforts to educate backyard poultry owners about what they can do to protect their birds against avian influenza, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering free and informative Calendars for 2009. If interested in receiving a free calendar go to this website and click “2009 Backyard Biosecurity Calendar.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …