There were a variety of reasons why 2013 was a good year for cattle producers. Randall Weiseman has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
2014 Could Have Improvements for Pork Industry
Hog producers may see a better year in 2014. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Bison Industry Survey
USDA and bison producers are conducting a special first ever survey to learn more about different aspects of the industry. Rod Bain has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Beef Industry Should Focus on Consumer
…beef, so she says producers should focus on consumer satisfaction and the value of their product. McAdams challenges producers to walk in the consumers’ shoes because they aren’t familiar with…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…producers. The current interest rate is 1.875% and the repayment terms are up to seven years. “The microloan is more customer-friendly than our larger, more traditional loan programs,” said California…
2014 Projections for Pork
Unless an outbreak interferes, U.S. pork producers are on track to produce more next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
2014 Projections for Cattle
Cattle producers will see another spike in prices next year as the herd shrinks and beef production declines. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
A Fairly Unusual Situation Developing for Dairy Producers
Dairy producers around the nation could see an unusual and profitable situation developing next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Requirements for Tyson Suppliers
Tyson Foods will start requiring their beef and chicken suppliers to meet the same on-farm requirements for animal treatment that are already in place for their hog producers. Randall Weiseman…
Red Meat and Poultry Production Numbers are Raised
The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week, and we look at some of the highlights in the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section. Click to…
Reaction to EPA’s Livestock Antibiotic Limits
Reactions are coming in rapidly after the Food and Drug Administration’s release of final proposals that would limit antibiotic use in livestock production. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or…
Citrus Producers Protect Crops from Cold
California is expecting to get a wave of freezing cold temperatures in the coming days, sending citrus producers into action to protect their crops. Susan Carter reports. Click to open…
USDA Surveys Underway
Whether it applies to crop or livestock producers, water use or aquaculture, USDA is gathering data for important upcoming reports. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Things Looking Up for Turkey Producers
Turkey producers have not had what you would call a banner year, but things are starting to look up. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….