USDA has adjusted its meat production estimates for both 2009 and 2010.
Christmas Trees
Did you know that there are three trees planted for each one cut? Everett Griner tells us this and much more today.
Food Price Inflation Lowest In Years
Consumers had a little more money to put towards what is under the tree, versus what is being served on the table this Christmas.
Russia Sets Pork and Poultry Quota
Russia has lowered its import quotas for U.S. pork and poultry for next year.
USMEF Review Shows Positive Meat Trends
U.S. beef exports hit their highest monthly volume for the entire year in October, while pork exports achieved their second-best month of 2009, according to the latest statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Food Rip-offs
Packaging policies are costly to consumers. Everett Griner explains just how costly and why.
Putnam: Sportsmen Should Have Voice in Ocean Policy Discussions
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today urged the Obama Administration to include representation from recreational fishing in discussions about new regulations that could affect access to coastal fishing areas. A letter from Putnam and Congressman Dan Boren (D-Okla.) warns that “restricting access to waters or enacting overly broad regulations that affect recreational fishing could prove counter productive. Such measures could …
Russia Looks to Stop Imports of U.S. Pork
There’s word that Russian officials may be about ready to halt pork imports from the U.S.
ALFA Concerned about Livestock Producers
For the livestock industry in Alabama it’s been a tough year, and President of the Alabama Farmers Federation Jerry Newby said until it turns around we all need to work together.
Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …