USDA has announced they’ve made more than 175-million dollars in disaster payments to livestock producers through two farm bill programs.
WASDE Forecast Raises Meat Production
According to the newly released World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, total U.S. meat production for 2009 is slightly lower but the 2010 forecast has been raised.
Slow Cookers on the Fast Track
Slow cookers have enjoyed enduring popularity and now with a renewed interest in economical home meal preparation and healthy eating they are simmering again.
Pork Board to Meet Today
The National Pork Board kicks off their January board meeting today.
AGRItunity 2010 conference slated for Jan. 23
This info provided by Gary K. England, Sumter County, FL commercial horticulture agent AGRItunity 2010, a West Central Florida farming conference and trade show, will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds near Webster. The conference’s keynote address features well-known local food advocate Sharon Yeago of the Farmers Market Coalition. She’ll …
NCBA Supports Interstate Shipments
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recently submitted comments to USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service in support of a proposed rule to allow the interstate shipping of certain meat and poultry products.
Mechanically Tenderized Concerns
Due to the recent beef recall, there is a call for labels identifying mechanically tenderized beef and pork products.
Swine Industry Problem in 2009
The H1N1 virus forced the pork industry to go on the offensive this past year.
Change to Hogs and Pigs Reporting Ranges
The National Agricultural Statistics Service has changed some market hog weight group categories used in its quarterly Hogs and Pigs report.
Good-by 2009
2009 was not one of the best years for farmers and Everett Griner tells us why.