Everett Griner explains how resources and population growth are positive assets. Download Audio
U.S. and Russia Agree on Reopening Pork Market
The United States and Russia have reached an agreement to reopen the Russian market to U.S. pork and pork products, while talks concerning poultry will continue in the coming weeks. Download Audio
Vilsack on Animal ID and Conservation
While talking to the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee this week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained USDA’s new Animal ID plan and also discussed their proposals for conservation funding in the next fiscal year. Download Audio
Farm Spending Cuts
2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
Pork Board Meetings Start Today
The National Pork Board kicks off two days of meetings today in Kansas City in conjunction with the pork industry’s annual meeting, the National Pork Industry Forum, which begins on Friday. Download Audio
USDA: 8 – 14 Day Weather Forecast Keeps Rain Coming in Southeast
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey predicts cooler than normal weather for much of the country, and wet conditions in the South during the period from March 9 to 15. Download Audio
Fix It Up
2010 is an off year for farm markets. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Bad Press
Agriculture is hampered by major media. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
AU Animal Science Department Still Growing
The number of students attending classes through the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University continues to grow, according to Dr. Wayne Green, Professor and Department Head. Download Audio
States to be Involved in New Animal Traceability
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes some form of an animal disease traceability system must be in place and that’s why their new approach is to build a system starting with on the state and tribal levels to hopefully obtain greater participation among those in the livestock industry. Download Audio