Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris: “The historic COP21 deal supports a better-nourished, stable, secure future for …
COOL Update: NFU on Voluntary Labeling
The National Farmers Union says repealing COOL is the wrong move and supports voluntary labeling of meat. Sabrina Hill speaks with NFU Senior Director of Programs, Chandler Goule.
New Pig Breed Resistant to Deadly Disease
University of Missouri researchers have developed a new pig breed that is resistant to the deadly Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus. The discovery could save the California swine …
National Pork Producers Council on Tariff Announcement
The National Pork Producers Council is responding to the World Trade Organization’s tariff announcement with a call for the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL).
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
What should consumers know about antibiotics in agriculture and livestock production? Registered dietitian nutritionist Nikki Putnam shares her thoughts.
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
Human and animal health experts came together in Atlanta, Georgia Nov. 3-5 to discuss issues related to antibiotic resistance and to work toward increased antibiotic stewardship in human medicine and animal health.
COOL: WTO to Announce Retaliation
The World Trade Organization will announce retaliation levels against the United States under Country of Origin Labeling next week. Micheal Clements reports.
Porksgiving
Cathy Isom tells us how people are giving back to others who give this holiday season, in the name of pork.
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
USDA Pacific region field crop review.
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan: Key Outcomes for Agriculture Secretary Vilsack arrived in Japan today to meet with agricultural counterparts. The United States recently concluded negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) …
Agri View: Bacon-Breakfast Choice
A bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee may constitute breakfast for some, but the most preferred breakfast food on the table is…bacon. Everett Griner talks about bacon in …
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
Student broadcaster Corryn La Rue, from the San Luis Obispo area, joined us at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention. There, she talked with registered dietitian Nikki Putnam …
Commodity Groups on Trans-Pacific Partnership
What are some farm and ranch groups saying about the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Rod Bain reports.
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
Antibiotics in agriculture are critical to animal health. With several restaurants changing policy to source meat from animals that have not been exposed to growth promoting antibiotics or antibiotics altogether, …