After looking at the numbers from the latest quarterly hogs and pigs report, it looks as though producers may be about to cut production even more than had earlier been expected.
The Most Important Meal
What is it? Everett Griner tells us and why.
Antibiotics Bill Introduced in Senate
Last week we told you the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 was introduced in the U.S. House, well now Sen. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts has introduced a similar bill in the U.S. Senate.
Statistics from the 2007 Census
There is some interesting numbers from the 2007 Census, and Everett Griner gives them to us and tells us why they are so good for the farmers.
Groups React to New Red Meat Study
According to a National Cancer Institute study a link has been found between red and processed meat and an increase in the risk of mortality, something that is being disputed by the American Meat Institute and others.
Thirty One Years Later, it is Still a Good Law
What is this law? Everett Griner tells us and why.
Enhanced Feed Ban Could be Delayed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to place a hold on the agency’s enhanced ban on high-risk cattle material in feed for all animals.
Auburn Animal Ag Students Needing Dollars
Despite tough economic times, the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University continues to hold on when it comes to student numbers according to Dr. Wayne Green, Professor and Department Head.
Pork Producers Don’t Support Antibiotics Measure
Legislation introduced in Congress would be detrimental to the health and well-being of pigs, would increase pork producers’ production costs and the price consumers pay for pork and could jeopardize public health, according to the Nation Pork Producers Council..
AL Producers Reminded about Premise Registration
While the debate is underway in our nation’s capitol over whether to move the National Animal Identification System from a voluntary to a mandatory program, Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama’s State Veterinarian wants to remind livestock producers that getting your premises registered is very important.