An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010.
WASDE Forecast Raises Meat Production
According to the newly released World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, total U.S. meat production for 2009 is slightly lower but the 2010 forecast has been raised.
Slow Cookers on the Fast Track
Slow cookers have enjoyed enduring popularity and now with a renewed interest in economical home meal preparation and healthy eating they are simmering again.
AGRItunity 2010 conference slated for Jan. 23
This info provided by Gary K. England, Sumter County, FL commercial horticulture agent AGRItunity 2010, a West Central Florida farming conference and trade show, will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds near Webster. The conference’s keynote address features well-known local food advocate Sharon Yeago of the Farmers Market Coalition. She’ll …
NCBA Supports Interstate Shipments
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recently submitted comments to USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service in support of a proposed rule to allow the interstate shipping of certain meat and poultry products.
New Poultry Rule Starts Today
There’s a new act that officially starts today for those in the poultry industry as Southeast AgNet’s Tyron Spearman has the details.
Good-by 2009
2009 was not one of the best years for farmers and Everett Griner tells us why.
Meat Production Lowered Exports Raised
USDA has adjusted its meat production estimates for both 2009 and 2010.
Christmas Trees
Did you know that there are three trees planted for each one cut? Everett Griner tells us this and much more today.
Cost of the Twelve Days of Christmas
The total cost to buy all of the items named in “The 12 Days of Christmas” song increased just 0.9% from last year to $87,402.81.