Legal Defense Tries to Stop Animal ID in it's Tracks
FALLS CHURCH, US - Attorneys for the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund today sent a Notice of Intent to Sue letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) over implementation of the National...

Revised Meat Packers' Legislation Issued
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The much anticipated legislation requiring meat packers to report the prices they pay producers for food animals has finally been issued.

Colorado Commended for Banning Farm Confinement Systems
COLORADO - Farm Sanctuary, one of the US leading farm animal protection organization, has applauded Colorado in joining Florida, Arizona and Oregon in outlawing gestation crates, and joining Arizona in outlawing veal crates.

2008 Farm Bill Favorable to U.S. Pork Industry Approved
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 2008 Farm Bill – officially known as the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act – approved Wednesday by the House on a 318-106 vote and today by the Senate on a vote of 81-15 includes a number of provisions beneficial to the U.S. pork...

One Health Initiative gets Nod from ASM
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has endorsed the One Health Initiative, which recognizes the inter-relationships among human, animal, and environmental health, and tries to understand how they can protect livestock and consumers...

Weekly Roberts Report
US - Agricultural US Commodity Market Report by Mike Roberts, Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia Tech.

Free Risk Management Workshop for Pork Producers
US - CME Group, Pork Checkoff, and state pork associations have come together to develop a complimentary series of risk management Webinars - online, interactive presentations that give direct access to industry professionals.

A Closer Look at the Food Vs Fuel Debate
URBANA, US - Symptoms of the food-versus-fuel crisis are appearing regularly in the news but the underlying causes - and long-term implications - are poorly understood. Much of the problems boil down to new Asian wealth, a global desire to eat more meat...

Online Organic Meat Orders Delivered Overnight
US – On organic meat company yesterday announced that it would be making its meat products available online. Customers will be able to order the meat anywhere within the US and receive it by post.

US Meat Shows Muscle in Export Market
US - U.S. red meat exports continued their strong showing in the first quarter of 2008 with an increase of 41 percent in pork exports and 29 percent in beef (including variety meat), according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

2008 Beef/Pork Exports Continue Upward Trend
US - U.S. red meat exports continued their strong showing in the first quarter of 2008 with an increase of 41 percent in pork exports and 29 percent in beef (including variety meat), according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Heluka™ Method of Farming Introduced
IOWA - The Beeler Pork story began in 1846 when Fred Beeler immigrated from Germany to the gently rolling hills of Madison County, Iowa.

Pork Futures: Bellies Closed Lower
CHICAGO - Pork bellies closed lower, live cattle finished flat to weak and feeder cattle settled higher, according to FXStreet.

Manure Management Webcast Coming Soon
US - A live webcast for those interested in adding to the bottom line by implementing certain manure management practices will be broadcast on 16 May.

Pork Producers Get Voice On EPA Panel
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Michael Formica, environmental counsel for the National Pork Producers Council, this week was named to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act Advisory Committee.

AFBF's Views on Bipartisan Farm Bill Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is a statement made by Mr. Bob Stallman, AFBF's President regarding the bipartisan farm bill package.

Pork Futures: Hogs Settle Mostly Firm
CHICAGO - Feeder cattle and pork bellies also finished higher while most lean hogs closed firm, reports FXStreet.

Market Preview: Pork’s Part in the Farm Bill
US - Weekly US Market Preview provided by Steve R. Meyer, Ph.D., Paragon Economics, Inc.

Weekly Review: Pork Product Prices Go Up
US - Weekly review of the US hog industry, written by Glenn Grimes and Ron Plain.

Web Resources for Pork Producers Announced
MINNESOTA - University of Minnesota Extension announced today a coordinated set of web resources to help pork producers with tough financial questions.