USDA Aims to Rectify Its Shortage of Veterinarians

USDA is having a hard time finding veterinarians who specialize in animal husbandry, mainly because many go into the field to work with smaller animals, like cats and dogs. But according to a story from Stephanie Ho, this week USDA is seeking veterinarians to join its food safety and inspection team. USDA Aims to Rectify Its Shortage of Veterinarians FSIS …

Japan-EU Trade Agreement Threatens U.S. Pork Exports to Japan

The Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service says a Japan-EU trade agreement threatens U.S. pork exports to Japan. Japan and the EU announced finalization of negotiations on the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement in December of last year. For 2017, Japan imported $1.68 billion of pork from the U.S. and $1.69 billion from the European Union. Japan ranked as the world’s …

USMEF on Argentina Opening to U.S. Pork

Last week it was announced that U.S. pork and pork products are now eligible for export to Argentina. Joe Schuele, with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), has more details of what all this includes. USMEF on Argentina Opening to US Pork Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alabama State Vet on Fighting Avian Influenza

While it’s been a winter that doesn’t seem to want to end, temperatures are starting to warm up. But those in the poultry industry continue to think about Avian Influenza. Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Frazier, urges industry folks to continue concentrating on biosecurity. Alabama State Vet on Fighting Avian Influenza Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Agri View: Turkey Production

Everett Griner talks about 2018 turkey production in today’s Agri View. Everett compares the production to last year, and explains why it is different. Turkey Production Now, I don’t think you need to rush out to buy your Thanksgiving turkey right now. But, I can tell you that it will not be any cheaper this year. In fact, you are …

Agri View: Climbing Egg Prices

Everett Griner talks about climbing egg prices in today’s Agri View. He explains what is driving the egg prices, and why. Climbing Egg Prices Egg prices are up. Have you noticed? What is driving it? Well, demand. Somebody is eating more eggs. Well, let me put it this way. Consumption of eggs is up. It takes several months for a …

UGA Hosting Alfalfa in the South Workshops

The UGA Forage Team is proud to announce the return of the popular alfalfa workshops. UGA Extension will host four, one-day workshops entitled “Alfalfa in the South“. Jennifer Tucker, assistant professor with the UGA Animal and Dairy Sciences Department, says they are excited about the expansion of alfalfa. UGA Hosting Alfalfa in the South Workshops The workshops will be held: …

Argentina Market Now Open To U.S. Pork

With strong support and input from the National Pork Producers Council, the United States and Argentina this week finalized an export certificate that allows the U.S. pork industry to ship product to the South American country. “Argentina has tremendous potential for U.S. pork exports,” said NPPC President Jim Heimerl, a pork producer from Johnstown, Ohio. “This is great news for …