1928 was the year the FFA (Future Farmers of America) began with just a few members. This year, 87 years later, FFA has set a new record high. Cathy Isom …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Expanding trade, talking to Congress about …
New Clues on How Pedv Arrived
A recent study may shed some light on possible ways that a virus responsible for high mortality in pig litters arrived in the US.
New CA Livestock Antibiotic Law Strictest in US
California’s new livestock antibiotic bill is now law, and it’s the toughest in the U.S. Sabrina Hill has more.
Agri View: Whole Hog
Everett Griner talks about ham auction money in today’s Agri View. Whole Hog
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more …
Ag Sec. Vilsack Talks TPP
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses how the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) provides a more level playing field in trade for American farmers. U.S. exports of agricultural products to TPP countries totaled …
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
The National Pork Producers Council expressed confidence that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement negotiators concluded in Atlanta will benefit all sectors of the U.S. economy and will provide enormous new …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement following the successful conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership: “An agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations provides a more …
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
From The White House: I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair …
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
The National Pork Producers Council is urging the president to quickly sign into law legislation reauthorizing the livestock mandatory price reporting law. The current statute is set to expire today.
Antibiotic Use In Livestock Industry Coming Down
The livestock industry and the marketers of animal antibiotics seem to be cooperating with FDA guidance designed to reduce the routine use of antibiotics
Workshop on Antibiotic Use Webcast Planned for Monday
A live webcast will be available of a Farm Foundation workshop, Monday, on stewardship of antibiotic use in food-producing animals.
Agri View: Menu Change
Everett Griner talks about beef consumption falling to 3rd in today’s Agri View. Menu Change