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. Â Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
COOL Language in Farm Bill
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. Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
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Peru FTA Heads to Senate
Beef & Pork producers are pleased with the House approval of the Peru Free Trade Agreement which now heads to the Senate. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Pork Board to Set 2008 Plan
The National Pork Board meets next week to finalize plans for their 2008 operating plan and budget. Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Continuing Outreach to Help with NAIS
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) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Meat Technology Discussed at Hearing
A hearing took place this week concerning modern packagaing of meat products using new technologies. Â Report (:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
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) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
New Animal ID Devices
Two new devices to be used for animal identification have been approved by USDA. Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
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) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024