October is National Sausage Month

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Pork

National Sausage Month has been taking place all this month, and Cindy Zimmerman has information about this tasty event. Download Audio For more information go to www.hot-dog.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Animal Feed Not Likely Source of PEDv

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The World Organization for Animal Health confirmed that an animal-feed supplement suspected of spreading a deadly pig virus is not likely to transmit the disease if manufacturers follow proper safety measures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Commissioner McMillan Declares Friday, October 24th Food Day in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries: Montgomery, AL – Tomorrow, Friday, October 24, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan will join state leaders and organizers across the state in an effort to support Food Day, a national celebration focusing on the importance of a healthy diet and improving food policy. This year is the first year Food …

U.S. Beef and Pork on Display at One of World’s Largest Food Shows

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. Beef and Pork is on display at one of world’s largest food shows, as Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

NPPC Urges White House, Congress To Fix COOL Law

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork

From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 20, 2014 – Following the release today of the World Trade Organization’s decision on the U.S. meat labeling law, the National Pork Producers Council urged the Obama administration and Congress to fix the law to avoid trade retaliation from Canada and Mexico. As expected, the WTO ruled that the mandatory Country-Of-Origin …

Increased Meat Production, Decreased Milk Production

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

USDA has raised their forecast for total meat production for both 2014 and 2015. Acting World Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer first looks at their numbers for beef which is up both years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

Beef, Pork and Dairy Production all Tight

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The latest forecast for livestock production shows total meat production for both 2014 and 2015 have been raised from last month. But, that does not means every sector is up, as USDA economist Robert Johansson runs through the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Food Prices Consistent with Inflation

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Fruits, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

While food prices have risen, Cindy Zimmerman reports that the rise has stayed consistent with inflation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Briefs Filed in COOL Case

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Court briefs were filed earlier this week in the litigation over Country of Origin Labeling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Meat Exports Lower in August Despite Strong Values

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA and the U.S Meat Export Federation have announced August export numbers, and for the second consecutive month, value for U.S. beef and pork increased year-over-year despite a decline in volume. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …