Spending Measure Puts ‘GIPSA Rule’ on Hold

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – Livestock and poultry organizations today praised House lawmakers for approving an agriculture funding bill that prevents the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from finalizing its proposed regulation on livestock and poultry marketing contracts. The House voted 217-203 to pass legislation that funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2012, which …

The Facts Behind the Higher Retail Food Prices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry, Vegetables

This quarters Marketbasket survey from The American Farm Bureau Federation reveals what most consumers already know, that retail food prices at the supermarket have significantly increased during the second quarter of 2011. The following reports give more insights on what is behind the price increase and what is expected to come next. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio

Meat Production Forecast is Raised

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The new USDA World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report is forecasting a raise for 2011 total meat production reflecting higher beef production while the forecasts for pork and poultry have been reduced from last month. Download Audio