The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will investigate an appearance by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt in a video by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Pruitt appeared earlier this year …
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health …
Sommet de l’Elevage Report on “This Week in Agribusiness”
AgNet Media Founder and President Gary Cooper attended the Sommet de l’Elevage in France. The Sommet is the European Union’s largest livestock exposition, featuring competitions, workshops and nearly 1,400 exhibitors. This …
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
Cargill plans to launch new technology in tracking cattle to develop a verified sustainability standard for consumers. Called the Cargill Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot, the effort should move the …
Celebrate National Deviled Egg Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about the egg and celebrating a centuries-old favorite party side dish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrate National Deviled Egg Day Deviled eggs …
China Pork Imports to Increase
Rabobank expects China to increase its pork imports through the last few months of the year. A new report by Rabobank suggests a stronger pricing trend, as the major importing …
Trucking Industry Bracing for ELD Mandate
The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate for the trucking industry is expected to go into effect December 18th, causing a predicted impact to the livestock industry. The National Pork Producers …
Breeding Resistant Chickens for Improved Food Safety
A new test developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in College Station, Texas, could make it easier to breed pathogen-resistant chickens. The test identifies roosters whose blood contains naturally …
Agri View: Cattle Rustling or Cruelty
Everett Griner talks about cattle being shot with rifles in today’s Agri View. Is this cattle rustling or cruelty to animals? Cattle Rustling or Cruelty Image credit: Cattle Rustling 101/NC …
Agri View: Home Raised Chicken
Everett Griner talks about some of the hazards of eating or handling home raised chicken in today’s Agri View. Home Raised Chicken Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One …
Pork Producers Applaud Withdraw Of GIPSA Rules
The Trump administration announced it will withdraw regulations related to the buying and selling of livestock, a move strongly commended by the National Pork Producers Council, which opposed the Obama-era …
U.S. Pork Production Expanding
Rabobank predicts steady growth for the pork industry. A new report by Rabobank says increased production and additional processing capacity, and the likely improvement of margins will help the U.S. …
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
A study by the World Wildlife Fund UK claims the land required to feed food-producing animals is destroying the earth’s biodiversity. The World Wildlife Fund UK recently released its report, …
Sage Grouse Comment Period Announced
The Department of the Interior announced last week that it will open a public comment period and assess options for amending the 2015 plan amendments for the conservation of the …