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Changing demographics, aging population to impact protein sectors

Changing demographics, aging population to impact protein sectors

Todd Thurman discusses with podcast hosts Sarah Muirhead of Feedstuffs and Mark Huslebus of Alltech the changing global demographics and their impact on the pork industry.

Tentative timeline has Ft. McHenry Channel reopening at the end of April

Tentative timeline has Ft. McHenry Channel reopening at the end of April

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is coordinating efforts to clear the wreckage from the Fort McHenry Channel post the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, aiming to restore safe navigation at the Port of Baltimore.

Dairy industry turns to new restrictions in response to HPAI outbreak

Dairy industry turns to new restrictions in response to HPAI outbreak

Western United Dairies CEO Anja Raudabaugh talks about why it is important for the dairy industry to not let down its guard and take this action.

Farm Progress America, April 12, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 12, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the barriers impacting agricultural trade across the globe.

Vitamin A important for calf health

Vitamin A important for calf health

Deficiency often associated with drought conditions, can impact calf crop success.

$3M investment at Illinois will bring ‘joy of meat’ to more people

$3M investment at Illinois will bring ‘joy of meat’ to more people

Researchers examine how diet, genetics and management influence meat quality, and how that translates to consumer choice.

Is China avoiding U.S. commodities as a political stunt?

Is China avoiding U.S. commodities as a political stunt?

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack implied that China may be favoring Brazilian corn and soybeans in retaliation.

USDA recommendations on HPAI

USDA recommendations on HPAI

This week in Agribusiness, host Mike Pearson reports on HPAI and the recommendations that the USDA is offering on biosecurity for livestock operations.

Farm Progress America, April 10, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 10, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the finalized emission regulations issued by the EPA in late March.

MU center projects a dip in farm income

MU center projects a dip in farm income

Cattle and hog cash receipts could see recovery in 2025, driven in part by increased marketings.