Livestock producers eligible for help through the Livestock Forage Program have just a few days remaining to make an appointment to sign up with their local Farm Service Agency office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
New Steps Announced to Reduce Methane Emissions
Last week the White House announced new steps to reduce methane emissions, but as Gary Crawford reports, those steps do not include agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Livestock Producers Urged to Have Disaster Plans in Place
If you are a livestock producer, do you have plans for what you will do in a weather disaster, including plans to dispose of dead animals? Gary Crawford reports that one expert says most producers don’t have those plans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
2014 Meat Export Situation
The U.S. Meat Export Federation compiled data from USDA that shows cumulative 2014 U.S. beef and pork export volume totals were higher year-over-year, with January to November beef and pork exports up two-percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Pork Sales Suspended at Some Chipotle Restaurants
After conducting a routine audit of its suppliers, Chipotle has announced it will suspend pork sales at nearly one-third of its U.S. restaurants. According to Reuters, Chipotle Communications Director Chris Arnold noted some inconsistencies in protocol with the supplier. He said the restaurant chain is not willing to compromise on its animal welfare standards by filling the gap with conventionally …
Smithfield Steadily Phasing Out Gestation Crates
Smithfield Foods has announced it is making progress in phasing out gestation crates. Daily Press reports that by the end of last year, Murphy-Brown had transitioned 71.3-percent of all pregnant sows on company-owned farms into group housing. Smithfield’s goal is to move all sows out of gestation crates by 2017. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Total Meat Production Forecast for 2015 Raised
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week. In the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section, the forecast for total meat production for 2015 is raised from last month on increased beef and pork production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
FSIS Releases Final Rule on Label Requirements for Added Solutions
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a final rule on the label requirements for raw meat and poultry products containing added solutions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Hog Industry on a Clear Path to Expansion
There are still questions as to what the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus will do this winter. But as Gary Crawford reports, for now it appears hog producers will be sending a greater numbers of pigs to the market this year than they did in 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Consumers Willing to Pay More for Select Meats
A recent study by Oklahoma State University shows consumers are willing to pay more for some meats. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …