The president of the National Farmers Union says lawmakers are getting more serious about getting a new farm bill completed this year. Rob Larew tells Brownfield high engagement with leaders and creativity is needed to get something done. “Not only getting that combination of solutions to get the compromise bill, but what will that bill…… Continue Reading

The USDA says pork export sales saw a solid improvement during the week ending September 5th. That week-to-week jump in pork export sales was led by better demand from several key customers including Mexico, Japan, and Colombia. Wheat, rice, and new crop sorghum were also up on the week, while beef, new crop corn and…… Continue Reading

Global interest continues to grow for U.S. meat exports. A seminar hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation at the University of Nebraska in August explored food safety, innovation and expansion opportunities for U.S. meat. This week’s episode touches on how research is advancing that work. The post Food safety, innovation key to growing meat…… Continue Reading