Last week the White House announced new steps to reduce methane emissions, but as Gary Crawford reports, those steps do not include agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Livestock Producers Urged to Have Disaster Plans in Place
If you are a livestock producer, do you have plans for what you will do in a weather disaster, including plans to dispose of dead animals? Gary Crawford reports that one expert says most producers don’t have those plans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle …
2014 Meat Export Situation
The U.S. Meat Export Federation compiled data from USDA that shows cumulative 2014 U.S. beef and pork export volume totals were higher year-over-year, with January to November beef and pork exports up two-percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
Pork Sales Suspended at Some Chipotle Restaurants
After conducting a routine audit of its suppliers, Chipotle has announced it will suspend pork sales at nearly one-third of its U.S. restaurants. According to Reuters, Chipotle Communications Director Chris Arnold noted some inconsistencies in protocol with the supplier. He said the restaurant chain is not willing to compromise on its animal welfare standards by filling the gap with conventionally …
Smithfield Steadily Phasing Out Gestation Crates
Smithfield Foods has announced it is making progress in phasing out gestation crates. Daily Press reports that by the end of last year, Murphy-Brown had transitioned 71.3-percent of all pregnant sows on company-owned farms into group housing. Smithfield’s goal is to move all sows out of gestation crates by 2017. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …
Total Meat Production Forecast for 2015 Raised
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week. In the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section, the forecast for total meat production for 2015 is raised from last month on increased beef and pork production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle …
FSIS Releases Final Rule on Label Requirements for Added Solutions
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a final rule on the label requirements for raw meat and poultry products containing added solutions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Hog Industry on a Clear Path to Expansion
There are still questions as to what the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus will do this winter. But as Gary Crawford reports, for now it appears hog producers will be sending a greater numbers of pigs to the market this year than they did in 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …
Consumers Willing to Pay More for Select Meats
A recent study by Oklahoma State University shows consumers are willing to pay more for some meats. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Meat Exports to Cuba have Potential but Obstacles Remain
When the Obama Administration announced that it is reestablishing diplomatic relations with Cuba and taking steps to ease trade and travel restrictions, the U.S. Meat Export Federation received several inquiries about Cuba’s potential as a destination for U.S. pork and beef. Joe Schuele has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …