Future research and training critical to animal agriculture

Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, director of the American Veterinary Medical Association's governmental relations division, discusses the farm bill, research needs for animal agriculture and the importance of securing the next generation of ag professionals with AgriTalk host Mike Adams.

1. Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
2. Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
3. Help for flood affected farmers
4. USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
5. Oil rallies for third day, shrugging off firm dollar
6. Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon

1. Bacon fuels 105 year old woman
2. Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
3. Lower feed costs to drive pork production higher in 2014
4. Tips for weed management in soybeans
5. Animal rights groups exploit “gap of knowledge”
6. National Daily Carlot Pork - Afternoon

1. McDonald’s replaces Angus burgers with new burgers, more bacon
2. Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
3. Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
4. NPPC: America’s hog farmers urge Christie to veto bill
5. World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
6. Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs