The Brazilian trucker strike has officially disrupted supply and exports of farm products from one of the biggest ag exporting countries in the world. A Reuters report says Brazil is the top exporter of soybeans, sugar, coffee, and chickens. The strike over high fuel prices has brought Latin America’s largest economy to a complete stop. Roads are empty and major …
Biosecurity Important for Poultry Owners
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reminding those in the poultry industry of the need for biosecurity after the recent confirmation of a case of virulent Newcastle disease in California. As Rod Bain reports, it serves as a reminder that flock owners need to practice proper biosecurity measures. Biosecurity Important for Poultry Owners Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Agri View: Cage Free Eggs on the Way
Everett Griner talks about cage free eggs in today’s Agri View. Everett explores, and has questions about, the difference between eggs from a cage hen and a hen on the ground. Cage Free Eggs on the Way Do you care if the eggs you had for breakfast came from a hen in a cage or one on the ground? Does …
Backyard Chicken Coop Considerations
Continuing her series on raising backyard chickens, Cathy Isom gives you some important things to consider for your backyard chicken coop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Backyard Chicken Coop Considerations For anyone who decided to take the plunge and bring home those cute baby chicks, after about six weeks you’ll need housing for them that’s a little …
Analyst: Labor Shortages and Volatile Feed Prices Ahead for Meat Industry
A Rabobank analyst says the U.S. could be on the tail end of the second longest expansion of its economy in history. Rabobank Analyst Don Close told the North American Meat Institute this week there are implications for the meat industry, including a pending labor shortage and possible volatile commodity prices ahead, according to meat industry publication Meatingplace. Close warns …
If It’s Meat, It’s USDA’s Responsibility to Make Sure It’s Safe
If a food product is labeled “meat,” Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says it is USDA’s responsibility to ensure its safety for consumers. Stephanie Ho has the story. If It’s Meat, Its USDA’s Responsibility 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, …
Prepare for the Unexpected Raising Backyard Chickens
You have your chicken coop, and are ready for your chicks. Today, Cathy Isom gives you some tips about why you should prepare for the unexpected when it comes to raising backyard chicks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Prepare for the Unexpected Raising Backyard Chickens Raising chicks to backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience. But it …
Raising Chicks to Backyard Chickens
You are thinking about raising your own chickens for eggs and meat. Cathy Isom has some tips for raising chicks to backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raising Chicks to Backyard Chickens If this is your year to try your hand at raising chicks into backyard chickens, here are some tips to help you get started. …
UF Shares Poultry Health Research with Commercial Farmers in Syria
The conflict in Syria has caused more than $16 billion in crop and livestock losses and destroyed farming assets, according to a 2017 report from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. Since 2011, household livestock ownership in the war-torn nation has plummeted, down by 47 percent for poultry, the report states. Against that backdrop, in an area deemed not …
Broiler Producers Defying the Usual Rules of Economics
U.S. beef and pork production is rising, while beef cattle and hog prices are falling. But, more production doesn’t always mean lower prices. Gary Crawford reports the broiler industry is proving that. Broiler Producers Defying the Usual Rules of Economics Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …