DES MOINES, June 6, 2012 – Results of a survey issued today at the World Pork Expo, the annual trade show of the National Pork Producers Council, show that the overwhelming majority of the U.S. sow herd spends some time in individual housing, known as gestation stalls. The findings confirm NPPC’s concerns about recent pronouncements by food companies that Sponsored …
Beef Cookoff Making Good Use of Checkoff Dollars
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we hear from Brenda Brookshire, Past President of the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association, who talks about the importance of the beef checkoff when it comes to the beef cookoff which is held every two years. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …
Florida Beef Ambassador Contest
For young people interested in particpating in the Florida Beef Ambassador contest, the event will take place July 20th in Kissimmee at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association office. Download Audio For registration forms or to learn more click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Researching Alternatives for Poultry Antibiotics
USDA scientists are looking for alternatives to antibiotics for controlling infectious poultry diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Real Value
What is happening to farmland value and taxes? Everett Griner wonders. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
USDA Publishes Final Rule to Provide Greater Protection for Horses
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012— The U.S. Department of Agriculture has amended regulations to require horse industry organizations that license certain people to assess minimum penalties for violations of the Horse Protection Act. The move by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which administers the Animal Welfare Act, is meant to help eliminate Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Statement from The National Pork Producers Council
The following is a Statement of The National Pork Producers Council On Food Companies’ Decisions On Sow Housing: It is very disconcerting that retailers, in making decisions about sourcing pork products, continue to succumb to the pressure of activist groups such as the Humane Society of the United States without any consideration of the impact on American farm families, who …
Georgia Beefing Up Your Game Plan
Georgia’s June Beef Month is in its first full week as Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board has information about a brand new promotion they will be doing the next two Sundays, June 10 and 17. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …
Florida Participates in Greystone Beef Event
Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes was able to take part in a recent beef-checkoff funded educational event at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone where foodservice operators were able to learn about the power and versatility of beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Works with Retailer
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about how beef checkoff dollars are being used to work with an independent retailer in the Birmingham area to better their knowledge of beef when helping consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida …