WASHINGTON (Sept. 14, 2011) – The House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry heard firsthand the challenges the livestock and poultry industries face today and expect to face in the coming years because of tight feed grain supplies. The hearing came on the heels of a U.S. Department of Agriculture World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report …
RFA Responds to Tight Feed Supplies Being Blamed on Ethanol
While the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry considers the concerns of livestock and poultry producers about feed availability and their claims that ethanol is to blame, Matt Hartwig with the Renewable Fuels Association says the ethanol industry will produce almost 40 million metric tons of livestock feed this year in the form of distillers grains, which is …
AL Producer says Beef Checkoff is a Plus
In our series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Randy Moody from Huntsville, Alabama said while many producers think of the beef checkoff’s effort in promotions and advertising, there are other aspects of it which are just as important. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentNuseed …
Statement from NPPC on GAO’s Report on Antibiotic Resistance
Here a statement from NPPC President Doug Wolf on GAO’s Report on Antibiotic Resistance: “Not only is there no scientific study linking antibiotic use in food animals to antibiotic resistance in humans, as the U.S. pork industry has continually pointed out, but there isn’t even adequate data to conduct a study. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Government Oversight Hearing on GIPSA Rule
This morning the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing called “How a broken process leads to flawed regulations.” A representative for the livestock industry talked specifically about USDA’s proposed GIPSA rule and urged the committee to help stop the proposed rule from being finalized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Farm Thefts
Crimes against farmers are rising. What can be done about it? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Even the Droughts are Bigger in Texas
The epic drought and scorching heat that Texas has experienced this summer has produced a long list of unfavorable records and statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Beef at UGA Football Game
This coming Saturday the Georgia Bulldogs will be playing at home in Athens and Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said they will be there to greet fans with a variety of beef information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama Providing Information on Beef Industry
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley has information about an event they will be involved with this week to get information about beef out to others who work with it on a regular basis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Beef at Restaurant and Lodging Show
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about an event they attended this past weekend where beef was involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024