Agriculture Groups Push for FOIA Exemption

Language exempting checkoff programs from federal public records law was added to the pending Fiscal Year 2017 Ag Appropriations bill after a coalition of agriculture groups lobbied for the addition. Download Audio

USMEF Continues to Promote U.S. Meat Products

The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s mission is to increase the value and profitability of the U.S. beef, pork and lamb industries by enhancing demand for their products in export markets through a dynamic partnership of all stakeholders. And USMEF Senior Vice President for Global Marketing, Dan Halstrom, says that’s something they do every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Tick Causes Allergies to Beef and Pork

Bites from the lone star tick are causing people to become allergic to beef and pork. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

NPPC Pleased that Trademark Payments Approved

The USDA Ag Marketing Service announced it would approve the $3 million annual payment by the National Pork Board (NPB) to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for a trademark purchase. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Georgia Updating Rules Concerning Livestock

Some rules that concern livestock in Georgia have been in effect for quite some time, and due to that, Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb says his office is working to update some of those. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

The Fight for Cage Free Eggs In Massachusetts

Voters in Massachusetts will decide a November ballot question about the state banning the sale of eggs, pork, or veal from animals that can’t turn around or stretch their limbs in cages. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Lower Retail Beef and Pork Prices Expected

Good news for food shoppers, as prices could rise much less than had been expected this year. And one reason why, is both retail beef and pork prices are expected to drop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

USDA Approves Pork Trademark Payment

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced it will approve the $3 million annual payment by the National Pork Board to the National Pork Producers Council for a trademark purchase. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Promoting U.S. Beef, Pork and Lamb in Other Countries

Whether its beef, pork or lamb products, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) works every day to increase exports of these into other countries. So I asked USMEF Senior Vice President for Global Marketing, Dan Halstrom, if trying to place these products into other countries involved the same efforts or if they varied from country to country. Download Audio Sponsored …