USDA on Future of Animal ID System

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says they are currently evaluating what to do about the National Animal ID system which many say is not working the way it was intended. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Auburn Professor Researching Animal ID

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Research efforts with animal identification has been underway for quite some time including that from Auburn University Associate Professor of Meat Science Dr. Chris Kerth who spent time in another country to see how they tackle this very issue. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Hog Producers Planning More Cutbacks

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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. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Antibiotics Bill Introduced in Senate

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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. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Statistics from the 2007 Census

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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. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Groups React to New Red Meat Study

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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. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Enhanced Feed Ban Could be Delayed

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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. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Auburn Animal Ag Students Needing Dollars

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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. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024