Debate Over Cloned Livestock

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The debate over cloned livestock is back in the news again as some worry that FDA may approve the sale of meat and milk from those animals.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Ag Census Provides Valuable Information

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As a producer you should of received your Ag Census form in the mail, and you are urged to complete it and return it by the deadline.  Tyron Spearman tells us today just how important this census is.  Report (:45 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

Hog & Broiler Outlook

Randall Weiseman Pork, Poultry

Some wonder what hog and poultry prices will be like in 2008, so one economist looks at the numbers for both commodities.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Premise Registrations Rise as Budget is Cut

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The number of premise registrations across the U.S. continues to rise as Congress is looking to possibly cut the budget for the National Animal Identification System.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Releases Disease Traceability Plan

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight has information about the recently released business plan for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability.  Report (1:00 mp3) To see this plan, click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pork Nutrition Information Available

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Pork producers can now access a new website to find information about improving production efficiencies, which includes optimizing feed costs.  Report (1:00 mp3)   To learn more, click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NPPC & NCBA Pleased with Passage of Peru FTA

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Both the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are pleased with the Senate’s passage of the Peru Free Trade Agreement.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NPPC Doing Well with NAIS Partnership

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The National Pork Producers Council is just one group who is working with USDA in promoting the National Animal Identification System, and so far the partnership has proved to work very well.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Meat Production & Price Forecast

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

New forecasts are out for meat production and prices, and while some numbers are down a bit from earlier projections, overall they still look good.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

COOL Language in Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

While the farm bill debate continues, Country of Origin Labeling is just one component included the the proposed versions. Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner discusses not only that, but also the issue of a possible veto by the President.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …