In this four part series we take a closer look at the much loved hotdog. And why there is a new contest to right what some say was a historic wrong regarding this American favorite.
Frustration for U.S. Pork Producers
A variety of issues including the H1N1 virus continues to hurt the U.S. pork industry.
Possible Timeline for NAIS Decision
While USDA’s listening sessions on the National Animal Identification System continue across the country, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said there have been a number of concerns raised and no decisions will be made until after the sessions conclude.
H1N1 Changes World Pork Expo
The Annual World Pork Expo started Wednesday and runs through Friday in Des Moines, Iowa as a variety of topics are being discussed including the H1N1 virus which was responsible for some changes at this year’s event.
FL to Host Additional NAIS Listening Session
The original set of listening sessions for the National Animal Identification System were set to wrap up next Monday, but late this week U.S.D.A announced they’ve scheduled an additional 6 sessions with one to be held in Jasper, Florida on June 27th for Southeast producers. Comments concerning NAIS can also be submitted on-line. For more information click here
Food Safety on the Grill
With the grilling season now officially upon us we have a series of reports to ensure the food on your grill is not only good, but good for you.
Many Concerns with NAIS
Producers and other interested parties from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee were on hand to make comments Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama concerning the National Animal Identification System. For those not able to attend the listening session, comments can be made on line by clicking Here
Animal ID a Contentious Issue
Listening sessions have been taking place at various points across the country on the National Animal Identification System, as one of those sessions took place yesterday in Birmingham, Alabama. In a phone interview, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Southeast AgNet that this is an extremely important effort that USDA has undertaken. For those not able to attend the listening session, …
Balancing the Economics of Animal ID
When it comes to animal identification there is a lot of worries about the confidentiality and costs issues surrounding it. But Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said livestock producers are going to have to weigh the costs of having a national animal ID system verses not having one. And a reminder a NAIS listening session will take place this Thursday, May …
Time for Animal Agriculture to Speak Up
Phillip Lobo, Communications Director for the Animal Ag Alliance, says it’s time for those involved in animal agriculture to start speaking up about their industry.