USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam looks at the general declines in hog herd sizes which are due mainly to rising feed costs. Download Audio
Consumers Getting New Tool to Assist in Shopping for Meat
Consumers will be getting a new tool to assist them while shopping for meat as starting in 2012, USDA will require a nutrition label for 40 of the most popular meat and poultry products. Download Audio
New Nutrition Labels Coming to Many Meats
On January 1, 2012 USDA include important nutritional information for consumers on the most popular cuts of meat and poultry products. Download Audio
Old Iron
Old farm machines don’t just sit and rust away. Everett Griner tells us that there are people out there looking for this equipment to give it new life. Download Audio
Keep Going
Everett Griner looks at how it is for families to sustain the family farm. Download Audio
A Menu of Good Luck
Many of us are starting to plan our New Year’s Day meal with a certain menu in mind. And the following three reports takes a closer look at what’s considered good luck around the world. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio
Food Safety
Today Everett Griner tells us how congress has stepped in and is dealing with a big problem. Download Audio
Pleased that GIPSA Rule Will be Analyzed
USDA did announce this past week that they will be conducting a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed GIPSA livestock marketing rule. Download Audio
Food Safety
Senate will be debating the food safety issue. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Livestock Price Forecasts Vary
The updated forecasts for 2010 beef, pork, broilers and turkeys were all raised but the price forecasts all vary. Download Audio