The numbers in the quarterly hogs and pigs report released by USDA this past Friday show the nation’s hog inventory is shrinking. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Economist Negative on GIPSA Rule Proposals
A University of Missouri agricultural economist says the proposed GIPSA rule changes doesn’t provide a single positive improvement to the livestock marketing process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Higher Feed Costs Means Less Meat Production
Even though futures prices for corn took a tumble on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday, most contracts through July 2011 are either near or over $5.00, and trends suggest prices will stay above that mark well into 2011. This means cattle and hog producers will be looking at lower profits due to higher feed prices, and in turn could …
Food Industry Groups try to Revive Food Safety Legislation
Several food industry groups will rally this week in Washington, D.C. in an effort to revive the stalled Senate food safety bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
House Approves Ag Committee Passed Bills
This past week the U.S. House of Representatives approved a couple of bills, the Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010 and the Veterinary Services Investment Act. Download Audio The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture web site, agriculture.house.gov, has additional information on these and other bills. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
F.A.D.
Everett Griner tells us how this affects the American farmer and also has some good advice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Some Food Safety Basics Confusing to Consumers
A recent survey has found that people are often doing either too much or too little when it comes to the safe handling and preparation of meals in their homes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Price Reporting Act Reauthorized; Vet Bill Passes
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 15, 2010 – The National Pork Producers Council today applauded the House for approving legislation to reauthorize the law requiring meat packers to report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the prices they pay producers for animals. The legislation, which previously was approved by the Senate, now goes to the president to be signed into law. It …
Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Now that school is officially in session, one important element to remember is ensuring that kids get a healthy lunch to fuel their busy day. And in these three reports, nutrition expert, Tammy Roberts, gives some key tips for those packing school lunches. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Job Losses
Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still a people industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024