Strong August Beef and Pork Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Data recently released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows August was a strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef export volume was the largest in nearly two years. The results show both beef and pork exports posted the highest monthly values of 2016. August beef export volume climbed 27 percent from a year ago to near Sponsored …

Funding Wanted for Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Bank

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The National Pork Producers Council wants mandatory funding in the next Farm Bill for a foot and mouth disease vaccine bank. The group says the U.S. is not prepared for an FMD outbreak that could “cripple the entire agriculture sector.” NPPC officials say it is not a matter of “if, but when,” the U.S. livestock industry will suffer a major …

Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

Several major agricultural groups launched a website to provide information on the Food and Drug Administration’s new rules that will change how antibiotics are used to keep animals healthy. The groups include the Animal Health Institute, the National Pork Producers Council, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the Animal Agriculture Alliance. A news release from the Animal Health Institute says …

TPP Biggest Priority During Pork Producers Fly-In

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Pork

The National Pork Producers Council held its annual fly-in this week in Washington D.C., and the Trans-Pacific Partnership was at the top of their conversations with their senators and representatives. Over 130 producers from 20 states pressed their congressional lawmakers to push for a vote on TPP this year. They also want funding for a Foot-and-Mouth Vaccine Bank included in …

NPPC, Farm Bureau Win FOIA Case Against EPA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Environment, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork

From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 12, 2016 – A federal appeals court Friday overruled a lower court decision to throw out a lawsuit brought by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its release to environmental groups of personal information on tens of thousands of …

Producer Observations from Japan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Livestock, Pork, Soybeans, Trade

Last week a team of pork, beef, corn, and soybean producers visited Tokyo to meet with Japanese meat buyers and other food industry professionals, and examine marketing opportunities for U.S. red meat. Joe Schuele has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Protecting Genetic Diversity in Livestock, Poultry and Fish

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

A national repository is assuring genetic diversity in livestock and other animal species in case of events such as a disease outbreak. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Meat Production

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Everett Griner talks about making meat production more costly in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 26, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, USDA announced plans to purchase cheese, the FAA’s new operational rules for commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems starts August 29th, we have an update from Peanut Proud on peanut butter donations to Food Banks in Louisiana and Mississippi, bearded chickens, duck eggs Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Meat Production Expected to Rise Next Year

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Not only is beef output expected to rise next year, Gary Crawford reports we could see increases in supplies of every meat category. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …