USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Hearing

The House Ag Committee held a hearing yesterday with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. He was asked many questions regarding the…

Consumer Demand for Pork Looks To Increase

Domestic consumer demand for pork is expected to either rise or remain stable as consumers select the best protein meat…

Investment in Risk Management Education

The USDA is investing in bringing Risk Management Education and training to more farmers and ranchers. We talk with the…

Reviewing Import Tariffs

The Philippines is conducting a review of its import tariffs and the U.S. Meat Export Federation is using this opportunity…

Pork Exports are picking up

There’s some exciting news for our Pork Producers as pork exports are picking up says Dean Meyer, Chairman of the…

NPPC New President Expects Pork Exports To Rise

U-S pork exports have been doing well in the last few years in terms of both volume and value.  Although…

Minnesota and Iowa Team Up for Pork Conference

Pork producers from Iowa and Minnesota will want to attend the two-state pork seminar scheduled for Wednesday, March 29th to…

Bird Flu talk and update

What are some of the numbers associated with the Avian Influenza cases over this past year. We get an update…

New FSA Programs to be aware of

The USDA has Announced a few Emergency Relief Programs in stages. This New Disaster Assistance Program fall under Stage #2.

Working with the FSA

If you have experienced a loss, it’s important that you contact your local FSA Office on a timely basis.