Animal ID Principles Sent to Congress

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The eight cattle industry organizations which make up LMA agreed on a statement of 12 principles to help in the development of a cattle disease traceability identification system, and those principles have been transmitted to members of Congress. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Organizations Want COOL Law Defended

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The National Farmers Union and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association want the U.S. to vigorously defend the Country of Origin Labeling law with the World Trade Organization. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Animal Flu

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

A vaccine for pigs is being developed. Everett Griner tells us all about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Economist Sees Optimism for Livestock Recovery

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Looking for Pork Delegates

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock, Pork

The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2011 National Pork Producers Delegate Body will take place on February 2nd at 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with a meeting of the Alabama Pork Producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

WASDE Forecast Raises Meat Production

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

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. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Slow Cookers on the Fast Track

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Slow cookers have enjoyed enduring popularity and now with a renewed interest in economical home meal preparation and healthy eating they are simmering again. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pork Board to Meet Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The National Pork Board kicks off their January board meeting today. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AGRItunity 2010 conference slated for Jan. 23

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 …