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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Beef-Pork-Dairy Update
If you remember what happened in the beef cattle markets this past couple of years, then you have a good idea of what’s going to happen next year. But for pork, hog producers are expected to boost production next year, which will mean a drop in hog prices. And when it comes to dairy markets, the sudden and sometimes severe …
Hog Industry Recovering from P.E.D. but on Alert This Winter
The hog industry is cautiously optimistic that the worst of the problems with the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus are past us. But as Gary Crawford reports, are we really past the worst with winter upon us once again? Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Report Shows Clear Intentions to Boost Pork Output
USDA recently released their latest hogs and pigs report and according to Gary Crawford, looking at the numbers leaves no doubt as to the intentions of hog producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
People, Pigs and the Planet
People, pigs and the planet. Cindy Zimmerman reports how a new initiative ties these together. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Holiday Pork for Military Families
Cindy Zimmerman reports on how pork meals were provided to military families for the holidays this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, snowy and cold or dry and mild? The International Year of Soils and healthcare coverage in rural America. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Rising Pork Consumption in Mexico Boosts U.S. Exports
October meat export results, which were released earlier this week by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, showed another outstanding month for U.S. pork exports to Mexico. In fact, pork export values to Mexico has already broken the full-year record set last year, and export volume to Mexico is on pace to set a new record for …