The U.S. has come to an agreement that should allow it to begin exporting eggs to South Korea for the first time ever. Negotiations took place as the Asian country …
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
The world’s largest pork producer, Smithfield Foods, said this week they’ve moved 87 percent of their pregnant sows out of gestation crates to group housing. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
New Zealand Will Open to U.S. Cooked Turkey Products
A move by New Zealand will allow the United States to export cooked turkey products to the island nation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Don’t Eat Raw Meat
Cathy Isom checks out whether you prefer pink, pale or rare, why experts say you should think twice before eating that raw meat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
National Bacon Day
Cathy Isom tells us why today may be one of the tastiest National holidays of the year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
The parent company of the Burger King and Tim Hortons restaurant chains announced it will no longer purchase chickens raised with antibiotics that are also used for humans. A Meating …
Administration Still Fighting for Beef Producers
While the Obama Administration’s time in office is rapidly winding down, it’s taking up a battle for U.S. beef producers regarding hormones and the European Union. The U.S. Trade Representative’s …
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
The global beef market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2020. That number is in a new study just released by Grand View Research of San Francisco. Meating Place …
Agri View: Turkey Trend
Everett Griner talks about a new growing trend for turkey preparation in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Sodexo Food Service Announces New Animal Welfare Standards
In a joint announcement with the Humane Society of the U.S., food service company Sodexo announced it’s adopting new animal welfare requirements for broiler chickens and other livestock, one day …
A Surprising USDA Hogs and Pigs Report
Many industry analysts may be taken aback by Friday’s USDA report on Hogs and Pigs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Poultry and Egg Production Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during November totaled 283 million, down 8 million from October’s production but up 9 million from November 2015. The all layers during the month …
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood cholesterol, according to a new review …
HPAI Outbreaks in Asia, Europe Prompting Biosecurity Measures
New outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Asia and Europe have prompted more extensive biosecurity measures. Meat Industry Publication Meatingplace reports those measures include bans on poultry and poultry …