The National Pork Producers Council wants its members to voice their opinions on the new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Ag. The standards are unprecedented …
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Deal Goes to A Vote
A free trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine was signed on Monday and will go to a vote in the parliaments of both countries for approval. AgCanada says the deal is expected …
Humane Handling of Veal Calves
USDA Announces Changes to Improve Humane Handling of Veal Calves The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced changes to improve humane handling inspections at …
U.S. Chicken Consumption Continues to Increase
Chicken consumption in the United States continues to increase, according to the National Chicken Council. New research announced Monday at the 2016 Chicken Marketing Summit shows nine out of ten consumers frequently …
Consumers Backing Away from Higher-Priced, Cage-Free Eggs
As more companies pledge to source eggs from cage-free hens, research shows consumers are backing away from the higher-priced products. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Cargill Selling Texas Feedlot Businesses
Cargill announced the private company will sell two of its beef cattle feed yards in Bovina and Dalhart, Texas to Amarillo-based Friona Industries. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Commodity Carnival
Cathy Isom gives us information about the game teaching young student’s real life risk rewards of farming and commodity trading. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Strong May Results for U.S. Beef, Pork Exports
Red meat exports from the United States gained momentum in May with shipments of both beef and pork increasing significantly. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Ireland Allowed to Ship Beef for Grinding to the U.S.
Ireland’s government announced last week that beef processors in the country can now also ship beef intended for grinding to the United States. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Global Food Prices Rise in June
The latest Food Price Index shows global food prices moved 4.2 percent higher compared to May of this year. The monthly report released Thursday by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the …
Texas Researchers Find Improved Beef Quality in Cloned Cattle
Scientists at West Texas A&M University are one step closer to helping ranchers produce a herd of cattle that consistently produces the highest-quality beef per animal, along with more beef …
Saudi Arabia Opening to U.S. Beef
Saudi Arabia announced it’s reopening its markets to U.S. beef after a four-year ban that was put in place due to concerns about BSE, or Mad Cow Disease. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
A government agency in Canada is proposing stronger rules for antimicrobial drugs to combat antimicrobial resistance. Health Canada, the nation’s government department responsible for national public health, proposed the regulations …
Third largest Hog Producer using Wheat in Feed
The Maschhoffs, a family owned company that is the nation’s third-largest hog producer, says the plunge in wheat prices has the company using wheat in feed rations. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …