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PoultryCast update for Februray 25, 2010, Review of Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production

In our last update we referred you to the Slaughter Bill (U.S. House Bill 1549) as a major fight in the making. Just this week, livestock and poultry health professionals joined forces to share industry issues with Capitol Hill legislators and staffer.


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PoultryCast update for January 28, 2010, Mycotoxin Management and Feeding Tips

It’s the biggest week of the year with the International Poultry Scientific Forum and the International Poultry Expo running Monday through Friday (January 25-29) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. PoultryCast will be uploading presentations and conversations from IPE-IPSF in the days to come.


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PoultryCast update for December 28, 2009, How Will Carbon Legislation Affect Various Ag Segments?

The industry show season is quickly approaching as we gear up for the International Poultry Expo and Scientific Symposium in Atlanta. That show is co-located with the American Feed Industry Association International Feed Expo and conference at the World Congress Center. That’s a combination that makes sense and has contributed to attendance.


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PoultryCast update for December 10, 2009, Senate Legislation Targets Pathogen-free Products, But Can It Be Done?

Is Pathogen-free possible? Legislators believe so with new requirements for testing in the mix. California Senator Feinstein said, "Food producers must be obligated to produce food that is free of pathogens. It is the responsibility of the food producer, not the consumer, to make sure our food safe to eat." National Chicken Council spokesman Richard Lobb covers current industry practices.

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PoultryCast update for November 18, 2009, Climate Change Legislation Is Still Moving in Washington

PoultryCast brings you a special presentation from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, looking at Ag Lending issues, featuring Texas A&M’s Dr. Danny Klinefelter, director of The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP) and co-director of the Texas A&M Family and Owner-Managed Business.

This valuable presentation overviews "The Forces Driving the Ag Credit Market and Its Impact on Producers". This presentation should be reviewed by your senior management team and others involved in the financial area of your operation.

Also this week is a conversation with Rick Krause, American Farm Bureau Federation’s Senior Director for Congressional Relations. Rick reviews the current climate legislation conversation in Washington and what it means for livestock and crop producers.

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PoultryCast update for October 29, 2009, What are the FFA youth of today up to?

PoultryCast® Headliners
  • Link to blog"The "Bickering" Family": by Don Tyler. "We know these people. The family with the siblings who can’t seem to see eye-to-eye on anything and end up bickering over who, even now that they are in their 40’s, got the larger ice cream cone at the State Fair when they were 8 and 10 years old. (Yes, that’s an actual argument that I heard…..)."


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PoultryCast update for October 15, 2009, How the Mighty Fall--and Why Some Companies Never Give In

PoultryCast® Conversations
  • PoultryCast 0189 MP3 fileWhat Consumers Want To Hear: Charlie Arnot of the Center for Food Integrity shares what consumers want to hear and how to best connect.


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PoultryCast update for September 24, 2009, FDA Perspective on Food Safety - What You Need To Know

Two recent programs we believe you’ll find of value are looking at key issues now facing our industry. A special report from Iowa reviews current crop conditions. Futures prices anticipate the estimated record crop will reach maturity and move into the pipeline eventually. (The ability of the pipeline to handle those supplies is another consideration.)

We also share audio from a recent presentation at the NIAA ID/Info Expo in which Dr David Achison, recently of the Food and Drug Administration, reports on the traceability issue from the FDA perspective. What they want to see, why, how and perhaps most importantly, when. Dr. Achison’s review of recent food safety issues and comparison with proposed timelines for future traceability shows serious gaps between current procedures and what will be demanded.

Also, in Washington, Representative Slaughter refuses to back off antibiotic use in agriculture. This issue will not go away on its own and our industry organizations are joining with other groups to build a strong defense. You have a part to play as well by contacting your Congressmen today.

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