The FSA's announcement - a lower frequency of food hygiene inspections by Local Authorities for assured pig units - will reduce the burden on farm businesses, local authorities, and tax payers. Greater Value for Pig Farm Assurance 07/06/07 News that farm assured pig farmers are facing a reduced level of statutory inspections for food safety and hygiene, is a major fillip to the pig industry says the British Pig Executive (BPEX) This announcement follows the introduction, in January 2006,...

Many of those products are presently the country s leading imports, the press release said. agricultural products sold to Cuba since the initial easing of trade restrictions, Crapo said in a press release. Cuba represents an important opportunity for agricultural exports, and fuller U. Provisions of the legislation include the following: * Clarifying congressional intent regarding payments for agricultural purchases. That is due to the continued difficulty and additional obstacles that...

Food and Agriculture Organization said the highly contagious viral disease, which is deadly to pigs but does not affect humans, could threaten neighboring countries. The only remedy is slaughtering the diseased pigs and any that came in contact with them. The agency said the disease can be catastrophic to rural livelihoods. Advertising Links Prom dresses and gowns USB adapter Printer Paper Cheap Laptops Wine of the Month Club Petites Annonces Anuncios Gratis Convention and Tradeshow...

Highway 162 in Hollywood since 1974, and just the constant of that location would be testament enough to the company s resilience. It s clear from one look at the parts room and the outside lot at Herrington Equipment inc. that the company deals in tractors and farm equipment. Yet Herrington pointed to his father s example of being flexible to changing markets as the foundation of the company s success. In 1972, the company purchased Prine Supply co. in Hollywood and incorporated the...

It discusses new technology and includes case studies showing the economic multipliers in the industry and the environmental stewardship of the Nebraska Model for pork production. The DVD showcases the challenges and career opportunities in pork production. Copies of the DVD have been distributed to 133 ag education programs and 69 extension ag educators. Nebraska Farm Bureau is a financial sponsor of a new DVD made from portions of last fall s broadcast of The Nebraska Model Conference:...

FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Despite the massive recall of melamine-tainted pet food and numerous reports of dog and cat deaths, consumers really do have little to fear from the news that hogs and chickens sold to the public also ate the tainted feed, health experts say. FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Despite the massive recall of melamine-tainted pet food and numerous reports of dog and cat deaths, consumers really do have little to fear from the news that hogs and chickens sold...