Tyson-Hillshire Merger Delayed

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Tyson Foods has again extended the offering period for its offer to buy Hillshire Brands due to the Justice Department’s request for more information on the merger. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Pork Bucket List

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Today Cindy Zimmerman is wondering what’s on your Pork Bucket List? Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

PED Virus May be Transferable through Animal Feed

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Researchers at South Dakota State suggest Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus could be passed along through animal feed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Hide, Skin and Leather Exports Setting Records

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

Exports for U.S hide, skin and leather continue setting value records with the lower cattle numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

China Suspends Exports from U.S. Pork Facilities using Ractopamine

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

China has announced export suspensions for six major U.S. pork plants and six cold storage facilities based on the country’s ractopamine-free requirements. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USMEF Hosts Congressional Delegation from Mexico

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

This week the U.S. Meat Export Federation is hosting a Congressional delegation from Mexico for a firsthand look at U.S. meat production. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Bacon is Hot During the Summer

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Pork

Cindy Zimmerman has a report today about how hot bacon has been this summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Pork and Beef Exports on Record Pace through June

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. pork and beef exports remained strong in June, pushing export value for both products to a record first-half pace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Another Possible PED virus Vaccine

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The world’s largest animal-health company plans to seek U.S. approval for their Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus vaccine. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024