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Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
SCOTUS on Prop 12
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court potentially taking up California's Prop 12 in the new year.
Blackleg Discovered in Northern Idaho Canola Fields
Farm of the Future
Last week Blackleg was confirmed in Northern Idaho canola fields. Infestations have ranged from 1% of the plants to 30-40% of the plants.
Learning More About Canola as Upcoming Conference
Farm of the Future
Canola acres across the Pacific Northwest continue to increase each year.
Have You Considered Canola?
Farm of the Future
Today we will visit with Washington State University Extension and Outreach Specialist Karen Sowers. I asked about the advantages of growing canola in the Pacific Northwest.
Stocking Up
Food Forethought
It's inevitable that food prices are going to continue on an upward climb.
Good, Bad, and Downright Ugly
Food Forethought
This year pork producers have seen some of the toughest market conditions in years.
Another Retailer Gives In & Military Biofuels Use
Northwest Report
Another major retailer is asking suppliers to not use gestation stalls and powering the navy with green fuel has it's own problems.
Oscar Meyer Changing & Farm Bill Markup
Northwest Report
The House is taking on the farm bill...Oscar Meyer is bowing to pressure regarding sow stalls...and Lacy discusses small housing.
Paying It Forward With Pizza
Food Forethought
It isn't easy standing up to pressure by the Humane Society of the United States, but it can be done.
Cost of Increased Regulations
Food Forethought
Increased regulations on animal welfare could come with a high price tag.
Science Versus Emotion
Food Forethought
Leadership to conduct an inclusive study over the next year of current sow housing options.
Under Pressure
Food Forethought
The HSUS continues to put pressure on companies to support their erroneous beliefs about what is best for animals.