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President Obama signs the Free Trade Agreements approved by Congress last week, and all that’s left is implementation.
The pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.
USDA offers a 30-day extension on the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability.
The 2011 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised reflecting higher beef production, but lower pork production.
These free trade agreements represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.
Beef and pork are on pace to set new export value records in 2011 and to eclipse the $5 billion mark.
If the trend established in the first six months of the year holds up, U.S. beef and pork exports are likely to set several new records in 2011.
Language in ag funding bill stops development of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed livestock and poultry marketing rule.
WTO preliminary rule says the U.S. country of origin labeling law violates certain technical barriers to trade.
Prepare to pay more when you head to the grocery store.
For March, beef posts a 65% gain in value versus year-ago levels and pork showing an impressive 40% increase.
Meat industry asks Obama to classify meat and poultry inspectors as essential personnel who are not subject to work stoppage.
While milk production forecast is slightly reduced.
Total beef exports were up 47.2% in value and 25% in volume, while total pork exports jumped 15% in value and 8 % in volume.
U.S. Meat Export Federation staff in Japan offer persepective on the current conditions and longer term outlook for meat trade.
Appeals court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its statutory authority.
Tips to develop an enterprise budget to gauge potential profitability of your farming business.
A final total of $4.08 billion for U.S. beef breaks the pre-BSE high from 2003, while pork posted second best year on record.
Record-high export values for beef and the second-highest total on record for pork fueled the trade surplus.
The Department of Justice and USDA team up to find out where enforcement efforts need to focus.
Producers need to be cautious and aware of suspicious people or vehicles around farms.
Anecdotes and analysis part of the story
USMEF says red meat exports maintained solid momentum through the first nine months of 2010.
For 2011, a 2 to 3% increase is expected in food prices.
Proposed rule addresses standards for farm animal euthanasia.
Animal-source foods combat poor nutrition, health and economic status.
Decision impacts American farmers, food manufacturers and consumers