Live from WPX 2012: A look at the UEP/HSUS agreement

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Bill Luckey, a producer and board member the National Pork Producers Council discusses the proposed agreement involving the United Egg Producers (UEP) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), regarding cage housing for laying hens. Luckey talks with AgiTalk about UEP's and HSUS' proposed federal legislation and the implications for other livestock producers.

1. Ag markets diverge just before the long holiday weekend
2. Commentary: New rules un-COOL
3. Oil edges up on book squaring, but posts big weekly drop
4. Hog Outlook: PEDV now in the U.S.
5. Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
6. New, larger portable platform scales

1. Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
2. Special health claim for this pork
3. Business seminars scheduled for World Pork Expo
4. Swine virus confirmed in Iowa, Indiana hog herds
5. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
6. Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs

1. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
2. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
3. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
4. Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
5. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
6. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL