The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working on a a major regulatory re-write as part of the 2008 Farm Bill. As economist Steve Meyers shares, those changes and additions could significantly alter the nature of the livestock production industry in the U.S. The comment period is open and can be entered here or send an email to comments.gipsa@usda.gov
The Year of Pigs is going strong at the Indiana State Fair. Mike Platt, Executive Director of the Indiana Pork Producers Association, shares how innovative product promotion efforts are paying off in Indiana.
Estate taxes are in limbo as American Farm Bureau Federation Tax Policy Specialist Pat Wolff explains. Yes, we may still see action but if not, the tax clock roles back ten years come January 1. You need to talk to your congressman because you really don't want that to happen.
Director of International Trade Policy, Sanitary and Technical Issues at the National Pork Producers Council, Laurie Hueneke, discusses the nuts and bolts of keeping our export markets open and producer responsibility.
National Pork Board's Jim Lummus shares management responsibilities, top areas of concern and available resources to help your management team ensure a top quality work-safe environment. National Pork Board has many resources at Pork.org.
Producer Mark Legan discusses the cycle surrounding program development and execution and looks at top issues for his National Pork Producers Council committee assignments.
The report from the Science and Technology Committee at World Pork Expo coverage a wide range of topics including the FDA power grab, animal welfare issues, antibiotic resistance legislation and child nutrition. Presenting are NPPC Board Members Bob Dykhuis and Dr. Howard Hill.
Environmental Counsel for the National Pork Producers Council, Michael Formica, logs in with this update on environmental issues in Washington and elsewhere. There are some elements to this information which can dramatically change how you do what you do. Stay close to what's happening here!
New Board Member Dr. Ron Prestage discusses his perspective on working with other meat groups, market competition and working with the current administration in this conversation from World Pork Expo.
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