New forecast numbers show we are now expecting more red meat, pork and poultry output in the U.S. this year than what was earlier projected. Download Audio
Farm Budget Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. Download Audio
Court Strikes Down CAFO Rule
A federal court ruled this week that the EPA cannot require livestock operations to obtain Clean Water Act permits unless they are discharging manure into a waterway of the United States. Download Audio
U.S. Poultry Returning to Other Markets
While U.S. poultry exports have returned to Russia and China, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there have been some recent developments. Download Audio
USDA Sets New Standards for Reducing Foodborne Pathogens in Chickens and Turkeys
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced implementation of revised and new performance standards aimed at reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in young chickens and turkeys. The improved standards will become effective in July 2011. With the new standards, FSIS is encouraging establishments slaughtering chicken and …
Land Values
Today Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of minds. Is there a limit to farm land values? Download Audio
NPPC Scores CAFO Suit Victory Over EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2011 – In a unanimous decision issued today, a federal court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cannot require livestock operations to obtain Clean Water Act (CWA) permits unless they are discharging manure into a waterway of the United States. The decision is a major victory for pork producers, said the National Pork Producers Council.
5 Billion More
Everett Griner discusses how to feed 9 billion people. Download Audio
AU Seeing Fewer Animal Research Dollars
Dr. Wayne Greene, Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, said dollars for research efforts just aren’t there like before and so they are working to partner with universities in other states as they are encountering the same funding issues. Download Audio
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.”