USDA Ag Census Provides Valuable Information

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As a producer you should of received your Ag Census form in the mail, and you are urged to complete it and return it by the deadline.  Tyron Spearman tells us today just how important this census is.  Report (:45 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Hog & Broiler Outlook

Randall Weiseman Pork, Poultry

Some wonder what hog and poultry prices will be like in 2008, so one economist looks at the numbers for both commodities.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Defining Naturally Raised Livestock

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

There is a considerable amount of confusion in the market place as to the true definition of “naturally raised” livestock. So USDA has issued a proposed rule to help clear things up and are asking for comments.  Report (1:10 mp3) To see the proposed naturally raised livestock rule, click Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Premise Registrations Rise as Budget is Cut

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The number of premise registrations across the U.S. continues to rise as Congress is looking to possibly cut the budget for the National Animal Identification System.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

No Room for Packer Ownership Ban in Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

John Queen, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says when it comes to the farm bill there is no room for a ban on packer ownership of cattle.  Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Crop Payments Being Issued

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Livestock

Tyron Spearman reminds both crop and livestock farmers about payments being issued to those who suffered losses from natural disasters.  Report (:55 mp3)  Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Auburn Animal Science Numbers Growing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock

The number of students at Auburn University’s Animal Science Department continue to grow, but head of that department Dr. Wayne Green, says there is still a lot to do.  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Releases Disease Traceability Plan

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight has information about the recently released business plan for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability.  Report (1:00 mp3) To see this plan, click Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Reindeer Cleared to Land in Georgia

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin has granted a special 24-hour permit waiving the routine identification and other health requirements for nine flying reindeer slated to visit Georgia on the evening of December 24 and in the early morning hours of December 25. The North Pole Veterinarians this week filed a permit application for the reindeer to travel into and …

Turkey is Not Only for Holidays

Randall Weiseman General, Poultry

From Thanksgiving through Christmas many people think of turkey for their holiday meals, but turkey growers have been working to make sure it’s a meat people think of all year long.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024