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BeefCast update for April 15, 2010, Is More Brazilian Beef Bound for the US?

John Blue — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:05:03 +0000

BeefCast has recently increased its industry stake with sponsorships of significant meetings through our parent, Truffle Media Networks. The event sponsorships resulted in exclusive BeefCast coverage of the recent National Institute for Animal Agriculture Annual Meeting: “One Health: Implications For Animal Agriculture.”

Also, we are proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Conference in Alexandria, Virginia; “Truth, Lies and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Security?” You can still register for this important program April 28 and 29 at http://www.animalagalliance.org/register/.

BeefCast and Truffle Media Networks are working to keep our industry up to date and informed on critical issues in Washington while providing valuable information on industry issues, such as this recent conversation with AgriPulse editor Sara Wyant on the current Washington political climate impact on agriculture.

Your input helps us stay on top of the concerns of highest importance. Again, thank you for your time and participation! If you have any additional thoughts you would like to share, please feel free to contact us.

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Is More Brazilian Beef Bound for the US?

Glynn Tonsor, new livestock economist at Kansas State, share his thoughts on the current cattle market trends as well as some global impacts on our marketplace.

Wet Distillers May Be a Mistake for Heifers

John Jaeger, Kansas State beef cattle scientist, talks about his research into using wet distillers' grain for replacement heifers and finishing cattle.

Will Washington Atmosphere Prove Toxic For Agriculture?

Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse publisher, shares thoughts on agriculture and its relationship with Washington DC.

Agriculture Telling its Story

Animal Agriculture Alliance's 9th Annual Stakeholder Summit is April 28-29 2010 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The main topic is "Truth, Lies and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Security?" This event will feature a keynote by Dr. Elizabeth Parker, Chairman, Animal Agriculture Alliance and Chief Veterinarian, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Topics being covered include: an animal agriculture legislative update, terrorism against the food industry, and proactive animal well-being initiatives. See program for details.

Careers in Agriculture What is the future of the job market for those in agriculture? What should those in agriculture do to advance their career? Learn more from this AgChat discussion, it contains resource links, news, and videos on ag careers.

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Dr. Ronald Lemenager, the BeefBlog

Video Feature: Baxter Black: A Denture-Stealing Dog Baxter Black tells us about a denture-stealing dog. From US Farm Report.

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Canadian Herd Buyout Explained

Truffle Media Networks — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:12:09 +0000

Canadian Herd Buyout Explained (audio) Jurgen Preugschas, president of the Canadian Pork Council, explains outcomes of recent programs the Canadian government has extended to the pork industry. Via SwineCast.com.

SwineCast update for October 15, 2009, Who will prevail in the Canadian vs U.S. WTO MCOOL dispute?

John Blue — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:03:02 +0000

Have you cleaned out those corn storage bins for the new crop yet? We’re hearing a few reports that over achievers have emptied bins in preparation for the new crop, then had to hustle out and harvest a few acres because they didn’t leave enough to grind.

Good news on yields around our area. Hope the same for yours. One comment of concern… ear molds. Be watching that new grain for mycotoxin issues. Late, wet, damp grain will require special management in drying and storage. Just keep your eyes and nose open when those trucks pull in to dump.

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Updates and information on the industry.

SwineCast 0472 How will the Chinese Chicken Connection impact the U.S. China pork trade? National Pork Producers Council's Nick Giordano looks at the issues surrounding the Chinese chicken inspection funding delays and potential impact on the U.S. China pork trade.
SwineCast 0471 Who will prevail in the Canadian vs U.S. WTO MCOOL dispute? Canada has launched a WTO claim against the U.S. Mandatory Country Of Origin Labeling Law (MCOOL); NPPC's Nick Giordano and Gerry Ritz, Ag Minister for the Canadian Government, provide their thoughts.
SwineCast 0470 Why is there a Canadian herd buyout? Farmscape.ca's Bruce Cochrane provides a pair of conversations to bring you up to date on the Canadian Herd Buyout. Here are the what's, why's and where's from north of the border.

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Beware of the Latino that says: "Yes, yes, I understand...". Post by Orlando Gil That Latino employee that nods his head up and down and says: “Yes, yes, I understand…” may not really understand what is being said and that can be a real problem for your operation. So what’s the big deal, you might ask?
NPPC Supports New USDA Research Agency: The National Pork Producers Council applauded the launch of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), a new research and education arm within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NIFA, which was created under the 2008 Farm Bill, will "advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being and communities by supporting research, education and extension programs in the Land-Grant University System and other partner organizations."

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Catch up on what you may have missed from the 2009 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 19-22, 2009, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA..
- Group Versus Individual Housing by Dr. Joe Connor, Carthage Vet Services.
- New Approaches for Swine Disease Surveillance by Peter Davies, University of Minnesota.

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SwineCast update for July 9, 2009, Plantapalooza and Canadian Producers Call For North American Voluntary Cull Program

John Blue — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:02:22 +0000

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Conversations in the community are looking at new ways of considering our current situation. The recent 4th of July special focused on innovation in a crisis from a source outside of agriculture. The speaker, Emmanuel Maceda of Bain Management Consulting, discussed using extreme situations as a springboard to implement change, certainly, an apt description of our current industry outlook. Learn more.

In a meeting just this week with a group of industry leaders, new ways of providing information and value in light of disease concerns and new economies are being considered. Whatever the future looks like, it will not be ‘business as usual’.

SwineCast has already inked agreements with key meeting organizers to capture and extend the reach of presentations and information offered at major conferences, recognizing time and travel budgets are highly constrained today. Beyond reporting on the conference, we’ll bring the conference to you. Keep an eye on our SwineCast.com/ConferenceConnection page in coming weeks to stay in touch with industry issues and events.

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