USDA has a program underway to help small & economically disadvantaged livestock producers take part in the National Animal Identification System. Under Secretary Bruce Knight says it’s all an effort to get more producers involved in the system.  Report (1:10 mp3)
Meat Technology Discussed at Hearing
A hearing took place this week concerning modern packagaing of meat products using new technologies. Â Report (:20 mp3)
Lower Hog Prices Expected
 Due to increased production, hog producers may see lower prices over the next year according to one USDA official.  Report (:45 mp3)
New Animal ID Devices
Two new devices to be used for animal identification have been approved by USDA. Â Report (:30 mp3)
Hog Production Expanding
According to the latest numbers, hog production in the U.S. is expanding even more than earlier thought. Â Report (1:00 mp3)
Pork Discussed in China
A group of pork industry leaders recently spent time in China talking about trade issues with U.S. pork products. Â Report (:30 mp3)
THE FARM DOG!
Being the dog lovers we are around the network headquarters, I thought I’d share this commentary in particular. It’s from Southeast AgNet’s long-time commentary producer, Everett Griner. He first did this one many years ago, and I recently asked him to do it again so it would become part of these network on-line archives. By the way, in case you’re …
AL Reimbursement for CAFO Owners
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama continues to help with a program for CAFO owners. Â Report (:30 mp3)
Traceability Like VIN Numbers
Traceability is an important aspect of the animal identification process, and USDA’s Dr. John Clifford compares it to your vehicle id number. Â Report (1:30 mp3)
AL Looking for Premise Forms
The Alabama Department of Agriculture continues to collect Premise registration forms but is hoping for even more to come in. Â Report (1:20 mp3)