Both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council have concerns about the recent agreement reached by the United Egg Producers Board of Directors and the Humane Society of the United States. Download Audio
Food Safe Families
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that even though America has one of the safest and most abundant food supplies in the world, there are still too many of us getting sick. Download Audio
Alabama Holds Animal Ag 101 Courses
The Alabama Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Well Being recently held training courses to help educate law enforcement officers about livestock as Nathan Jaeger with the Alabama Farmers Federation said they were called Animal Agriculture 101. Download Audio
Keep It Going
Everett Griner tells us why sustainable agriculture is serious business. Download Audio
NCBA Statement on United Egg Producers-Humane Society of the United States Agreement
Washington (July 12, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall issued the following statement regarding a July 7, 2011, agreement between the United Egg Producers (UEP) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to work together toward the enactment of federally mandated egg production standards.
Pork Board to Discuss Budget
At the Pork Industry Conference in Wisconsin this week the National Pork Board will begin to develop their 2012 plan and budget. Download Audio
Farm Labor
The immigration laws confound farmers. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio
Lawmakers Move on FTA’s
Last week the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees approved the trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Download Audio
Senators Hear about Livestock Industry Problems
USDA’s Chief Economist spoke to the Senate Ag Committee recently about livestock exports and the industry, noting it’s a tight financial situation for producers right now. Download Audio
Flood Damage
Farmers in 9 states must wait. What for? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio