The Center for Rural Affairs is anticipating that USDA and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will finalize the strengthened GIPSA rules and implement them immediately. Download Audio
Over-Easy
Egg consumption and prices are up. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Meat Products Cost More for Thanksgiving
According to one USDA economist, no matter what meat product you serve this Thanksgiving it will cost more than last year. Download Audio
Feeding Africa
There are changes coming that could change the country. What are they? Everett Griner answers. Download Audio
Cuban Trade
There is more travel, but less food for Cuba. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio
High Corn Prices
Corn prices are near record high. What does this mean for the consumer? Who else does this affect? Everett Griner tells us the answers. Download Audio
History Behind American Farm Bureau’s Thanksgiving Survey
This marks the 25th year of the American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Survey and in celebration we have its history from the person responsible, American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Membership and Program Development, Marsha Purcell. Stay tuned next week for the numbers from the 2010 Thanksgiving survey. How it got started: Download Audio Challenges throughout the years: Download Audio Continued …
Farmer vs. EPA
Is the EPA making unreal proposals? Everett Griner looks into it and gives us his view. Download Audio
Proposed GIPSA Rule will be Costly
According to a recent study, if implemented the proposed Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration rule on meat trading would be very costly. Download Audio