Podcasts about Poultry

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jung Min Heo, Professor at Chungnam National University, discusses how precision nutrition can help poultry producers balance productivity, cost, and sustainability. He explains why low-protein diets require careful amino acid balancing, how probiotics can influence gut health, stress status, egg quality, and overall layer performance, and where AI may help predict additive synergies. Listen now on all major platforms!"Imported feed ingredients make poultry production especially sensitive to price fluctuations and availability, making feed efficiency and cost optimization essential priorities for producers."Meet the guest: Dr. Jung Min Heo is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology at Chungnam National University in South Korea. His research covers poultry nutrition, precision feeding, gut health, feed additives, microbiomes, and sustainable production. He has led government- and industry-funded projects on low crude protein diets, amino acid nutrition, nitrogen reduction, smart livestock technologies, antibiotic alternatives, probiotics, egg quality, bone health, and laying hen welfare. His contributions have received honors from the Korean Society of Poultry Science and the Korean Society of Animal Science and Technology. Listen to Jung Min Heo on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(02:26) Korean feed challenges(03:42) Sustainability priorities(05:31) Low protein diets(06:46) Probiotic responses(08:12) AI additive synergy(08:51) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kemin* Fortiva- DietForge- Poultry Science Association- Anitox

The BOB & TOM Show — September 1, 20266:00 AM 6:00 Todd Snider — “Vinyl Records”6:03 Tom was in a bad mood yesterday6:04 Letters from fans: Hershey Squirts, Dog Jinx6:06 Pop-up shop discussion6:10 Tom's dogs are ruining his lawn6:15 Stole the lawn6:25 Back to Tom's dog ruining his lawn6:26 “Tighten Up” — Archie Bell birthday6:29 Archie joke — “How can we make it worse?”6:32 Tom and the Manix car6:35 Tom's convertible in the rain6:45 Getting blood drawn — the good and the bad6:49 Letter — Slider Dog / photo6:51 Yard Dog6:52 High-speed chicken robbery revisit — “Poultry in Motion”6:55 Worm in Kelly's chicken salad 7:02 September songs7:04 “September” — Earth, Wind & Fire7:06 “Lake Shore Drive”7:08 Josh letter — “Coyote vs. Acme”7:10 Boat letter — “Vitanic/Banoe” / photos7:12 Pinewood Derby talk7:22 Orlando song — Pat Godwin7:24 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party7:26 Hall of Presidents explanation7:28 Tennis player smashes racket after loss7:30 Bregman hits three home runs in win7:31 NFL player goes back to college7:33 “The Dink” talk7:33 91-year-old man becomes oldest hiker — SWR7:35 “La Grange” — ZZ Top7:37 Hiking nicknames7:47 UT adds Dolly decal to helmets this season7:49 David Rush balances toilet paper on his head — SWR7:50 Lettuce joke7:53 Toilet paper talk7:55 Tom doing a record with David Rush 8:03 Jeff's wrestling dreams8:05 Comedic sound effects8:06 Animals known for flatulence8:10 Zebra-related wildlife story8:22 Tom does everything too loud8:23 Morning Breath Club origins8:26 Repeat offender arrested for inappropriate behavior8:28 Discussion about an unusual arrest8:29 “I'm a girl watcher” / unusual nicknames8:30 Josh discusses marriage8:31 Man arrested for an unusual incident involving a carrot8:33 Florida man arrested for filming adult content in a public park8:44 Today in History8:44 Roman numerals talk8:46 UK listener letter8:53 Barry Gibb birthday / Bee Gees talk8:55 “Tighten Up” — Archie Bell8:56 Van Morrison birthday 9:06 “There's a credibility issue with you.” — Tom to Chick9:07 Tupac killer charged9:09 Zach Starkey rejoins The Who9:11 Tom praises David Rush's juggling9:12 Rick Springfield is ripped9:13 Josh discusses unusual gym nicknames9:22 Everyone is tired of hearing about Archie Bell9:23 “Canon in D” — Pachelbel9:26 Tom can't remember who tells what stories9:29 “Back to School Song” — Pat Godwin9:31 Taiwan man catches wife cheating using a vacuum cleaner9:33 Hackers compromise robot vacuums and make them say offensive things9:46 Josh discusses taking a shirt9:48 Naked Maine man damages a lighthouse9:51 Josh's unusual nickname for his boxers9:52 Comedy club names 7:00 AM8:00 AM9:00 AM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gregory Archer, Professor and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife, explains how tryptophan, serotonin, and probiotics may influence poultry stress responses and behavior. He examines nutritional strategies, gut-brain signaling, amino acid requirements, and opportunities to translate controlled research into commercial poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!“Gut-brain signaling creates a nutritional pathway through which intestinal conditions can influence poultry behavior, mood, and stress responses through physiological communication.”Meet the guest: Dr. Gregory Archer is a Professor and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife, specializing in poultry management, nutrition, animal behavior, stress physiology, and environmental management. His research examines nutritional and management strategies that can influence poultry stress responses, behavior, and production environments. Listen to Dr. Gregory Archer on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:24) Introduction(02:09) Gut-brain signaling(03:54) Tryptophan supplementation(06:27) Stress responses(08:32) Probiotic strategies(10:05) Research applications(17:12) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Fortiva* Kemin- Anitox- Poultry Science Association- DietForge

We kick of JULY 1989 WWF TV this week on the Greande as it's Independence Day week in the States as the Bobby Heenan/Gorilla Monsoon bickering escalates to a new level, a wild brawl takes place on the Brother Love set as Rick Martel & Tito Santana throw down, Dusty Rhodes performs the first ever "Triple Potty Bypass", The Hart Foundation reform, The Genius makes his syndicated TV debut, Rick Rude and Warrior have words, Ted Dibiase makes another example of his opponent, Red Rooster is POULTRY in Motion, Rockers vs. Bravo & Valentine, King Duggan & Hillbilly Jim celebrate America, the Brain ribs his real-life wife on Prime Time, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Frustration for freight services as the rollout of Kangaroo Island's new ferries again delayed, farming groups concerned by the government's decision to slow down processing of new working holiday visa applications, government flags challenges with any potential rollout of H5 bird flu vaccines for the poultry industry.

BEEF: Last week's harvest was 59K head. I thought the prior week of 512K was low, so let's take another step down, with packers keeping pressure on availability with less product available.  This puts our year-to-date output down 8.1%.  A pretty sizeable decline.  They seem to be pretty effective, as pricing is moving higher next week; I think we'll continue on this ramp-up right into Labor Day.  After that, I do think we'll see a reset on many items.  Right now, ribeyes and tenderloins are leading the market higher. Chucks and rounds are up a bit; briskets have found support moving higher. We do see some declines in flanks and sirloin flap… and ground beef is down again. I'd continue to stay ahead of your needs, but not too far out; better pricing is coming in September.   POULTRY:  Chicken is moving back up.  Up for next week: boneless skinless breasts and party wings.  Tenders, however, have another week moving lower.  Production continues strong, though I do hear we could see some lower production numbers in the last quarter.  But right now, chicken is moving out, and there is strong demand.  On the avian flu, one new case affecting 75K turkeys.  It was a good three-week run.  GRAINS:  Black Sea violence is keeping wheat prices moving higher, with two Russian grain terminals hit. Corn is moving up a bit, with the close today at $4.69/bushel, up from last week's $4.51.  Soy is trending about the same as last week. I was hoping we'd see continued declines, but it looks like we are at the bottom of this market, at least for now.  Grains will continue to be a strength for our domestic market.   PORK:  Pork bellies should be about topped out here, with today's close of $166 up from last week's $164.  The next move should be lower; it's just how quickly this decline will go.  The rest of the pork complex is moving a few pennies down on butts, loins, and ribs.   DAIRY  Another split on the dairy markets, today's CME close had the barrel down 1, but block ticks up 6.  Butter declines 2.  I don't see much that should be pushing this market higher, so we'll see where this goes. Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

In this episode, we sit down with Abey Scaglione, author of Radical Farm and farmer at Ruckle Heritage Farm in Salt Spring Island, BC, to explore the ecological, nutritional, and ethical case for well-sourced animal foods in our food system. We dive deep into Abey's journey from being a low-fat vegetarian and Pilates instructor in Los Angeles to managing a holistic livestock farm in British Columbia, examining why so many former vegans evolve into supporting well-managed animal husbandry once they understand real food systems. Abey reflects on the emotional complexity of raising and harvesting livestock; she deconstructs common environmental arguments against meat; and she explains the relationship between the natural carbon cycle and rotational grazing practices. We explore Abey's homesteading experiences, from calf-sharing with dairy cows and raw milk cheese-making to the benefits of mobile chicken tractors and mob grazing for soil fertility. Finally, we discuss the economics of small-farm profitability, the shift from self-sufficiency to community sufficiency, and how consumer choices ultimately drive change in our food system. Abey's book Radical Farm: https://www.radicalfarmbook.com/ Timestamps [00:00] Intro[01:40] Radical Farm book.[03:45] The former vegan arc: Unpacking animal agriculture, ethics, and maturity in food choices.[12:05] Overcoming low-fat diet trends, disordered eating, and returning to traditional real foods.[21:04] Navigating the emotional complexity of farm life and slaughtering animals.[32:17] Regrowth, bale grazing, and debunking methane myths in ruminant agriculture.[53:40] Getting started with livestock: Poultry, rotational systems, and culling layers.[01:03:00] The realities of keeping a dairy cow, calf-sharing, and the case for raw milk.[01:29:30] Farm economics, land management, and shifting from self-sufficiency to community sufficiency.[01:39:36] Rapid-fire questions: Lessons on acceptance, Bruce Springsteen, and supporting pastured pork.SponsorsDubois Agrinovation: Get 10% off by choosing the promo code ‘MasterClass – Jean-Martin Fortier' when you create an account. Some exceptions apply. https://duboisag.comLinks/ResourcesStart Your Market Gardener Journey Here http://themarketgardener.com/starthere/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5Market Gardener Institute:  https://themarketgardener.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5Masterclass:  https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5Newsletter: https://themarketgardener.com/newsletter?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5Blog:  https://themarketgardener.com/blog?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5Books: https://themarketgardener.com/books?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5Growers & Co: https://growers.co/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5Heirloom: https://heirloom.ag/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5The Old Mill: https://www.espaceoldmill.com/en/Follow UsWebsite: https://themarketgardener.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast-saison5Facebook: http://facebook.com/marketgardenerinstitute Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarketgardeners Guest Social Media LinksAbey Scaglione:Book: https://www.radicalfarmbook.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abeyonthefarm/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@abeyonthefarm Farm: https://rucklefarmsaltspringisland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rucklefarm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RuckleFarm# JM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmartinfortierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanmartinfortier

Free-range egg producers concerned over potential cost of having to house hens to prevent bird flu spread, calls for SA to follow Victoria's lead and delay changes to phosphine use in grain storage, and Treasury Wine Estates' profits down as challenging market conditions persist for wine.

Triple BAFTA-winning British stand-up comedian, TV host, and producer Mo Gilligan talks about his first Netflix documentary, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, where he ate chicken for 28 days straight for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to see how it would affect him and how the poultry industry affects the world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Colt Knight, Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, explains pasture contributions to broiler nutrition. Key findings cover forage intake, feed requirements, bird activity, production costs, and pasture management challenges. Discover what research reveals about the nutritional and practical realities of pasture-raised broilers. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the full research article!“Pasture access provides broilers with additional space, sunlight, fresh air, exercise, and opportunities for natural activity alongside limited nutritional contributions from forage.”Meet the guest: Dr. Colt Knight is an Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. His research and Extension background includes animal nutrition, grazing behavior, forage utilization, and applied livestock production. His work with pastured broilers evaluates forage intake, feeding requirements, bird activity, and production economics. Hear Dr. Colt Knight on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:33) Introduction(02:12) Forage intake(04:13) Feed requirements(04:56) Bird activity(06:19) Production challenges(08:27) Poultry economics(09:23) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Fortiva* Kemin- Anitox- Poultry Science Association- DietForge

Coverage of Tuesday's DeKalb County Farm Talk, including conversations with host farmer Berkeley Boehne, who serves as DeKalb County Farm Bureau President and Harrison Alrbight, Director of Governmental Affairs and Engagement with the Cook County Farm Bureau. Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program Manager Bena Pegg highlights upcoming Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.  Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs discusses his presence at the Illinois State Fair.   

In this week's episode, we spotlight the gorgeous and friendly Jubilee Orpington Chicken. Our main topic is a discussion on eye injuries in poultry. We also share our recipe for lovely and delicious Peaches and Cream Layer Cake and deliver some retail therapy with a seed spotlight on garlic. Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with ChickensSponsored by Nutrena Naturewise Feeds.Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Pre and Probiotic and Vitamin and Electrolyte Powders!Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off!https://tidd.ly/3Uwt8BfBreed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/Metzer Farms Waterfowlhttps://www.metzerfarms.com/Eaton Pet and Pasture - Use code COFFEE for a discount on first-time purchases.Nestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchasePeaches and Cream Layer Cake - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/peaches-and-cream-layer-cake/CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesAs Amazon Influencers, we may receive a small commission from the sale of some items at no additional cost to consumers.CWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladiesSupport the show

Send us Fan MailDr. Chastain and Ginger would like for you to join them to hear about:The three aspects of hearingHearing ranges in common species of animalsThe effects of noise on handling of animalsLink to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Coverage from the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable, featuring U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy, and Illinois gubernatorial candidates Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey."Tomorrow's Leaders Today" segment highlights Henry County Young Leader Makenna Walker.  Freese-Notis Weather meteorologist Paul Otto looks at Illinois State Fair weather outlook and the rest of August.  

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health discusses his agency's presence at the Illinois State Fair.  Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom highlights children's book authors who will featured at this year's Illinois State Fair.  Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week. 

A wildlife hospital has set up an off-site triage centre to assess wild birds for signs of the deadly H5 flu. There have been no new cases in the three weeks since the second case of the flu was confirmed in a New Zealand bird. So, the hospital, as well as New Zealand's poultry industry, are playing a waiting game while they ponder its next moves. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

BEEF: I'm going to start with the weekly beef harvest.  Last week's total was 512K head; the prior week was 528K head.  I don't recall this small a weekly harvest on a non-holiday week.  Packers will continue to try and tighten availability to support pricing.  They are having some success as Ribeyes and tenderloins are moving higher heading to Labor Day.  Overall, though prices are moving lower, we should see some appreciation as we get closer to Labor Day.  Grinds and rounds are moving lower; thin meats are mixed as briskets have new support while flanks and sirloin flap continue to decline.  I think we've got a week, maybe two, before we see this market move higher again.  Stay ahead of your needs; product will be tight, but better values will be available.  POULTRY: Chicken market is back to moving a bit higher.  Up with Boneless skinless random breast and wings.  Tenders still showing some weakness, moving a few pennies lower.  This year's robust chicken production growth is expected to cool off heading into fall, so this market could turn higher, but I'm not seeing anything yet.  On the avian flu report, another week, no new cases, and we will take that win every time.  GRAINS: Grains continue to decline from the surge we saw two weeks ago.  Corn closed at $4.51, down from last week's $4.69; soy at $11.53, down from last week's $11.71, and wheat closed at $6.07, down from last week's $6.30.  We are in the height of the growing season for corn and soy, and we do have some drought in parts of the country to deal with, but that is mostly west of the prime growing areas.  Still looks like another big crop year.  PORK: Pork bellies, they moved higher again this week, today's close $164 up from last week's $159.  I do think we are about at the top of this market, just looking to see when we'll start moving lower.  Right now, I'd buy just what I need.  Pork loins are up a nickel, ribs and butts holding steady.  Once we get past Labor Day, I do expect some declines.  DAIRY: Thursday's CME close saw both barrel and block decline 2 while butter recovers from the recent declines up 6.  We have plenty of raw material for dairy, so I don't expect too much from this recent run. Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

Victoria is the first state to require poultry producers to keep their birds indoors as the H5 bird flu crisis worsens in Australia.

Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs of Commodities Kevin Semlow provides reaction to Thursday's Senate Ag Committee vote on the Farm Bill. Monthly visit with University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Gary Grohovena of the Inter-Athletic Council of Officials (IACO).  

The Royal Adelaide Show cancels this year's bird sections over H5 flu concerns, producers say vaccinations still some way away for Australia's commercial egg and chicken flocks, and research finds improved technologies and practices could save drivers up to 20% in diesel costs.

Send us Fan MailJoin Dr. Chastain and Ginger for an examination of training methods, including:The best age to begin trainingProper uses of positive and negative re-inforcements of trainingAvoidance of aversive training methodsLink to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Recapping the second academic year of the "Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month program." Nominations are now open for the third academic year at farmweeknow.com/activelyengaged. 

The prospect of summer grilling season might bring a tear to the eye of any patriotic Canadian, but it's the eye-watering prices in the meat aisle that are stirring up the most emotion this year. The cost of beef remains stratospheric—up nearly 63 per cent since 2021 and over 12 per cent over the past year alone, according to Statistics Canada. Even switching to less expensive meats, such as chicken thighs, offers little relief. But for Jews who eat only kosher meat, those prices are almost enviable. A major fire on July 28 at one of the largest kosher meat-processing plants in the United States threatens to drive up kosher meat prices ahead of the High Holidays. The fire at AgriStar Meat & Poultry in Postville, Iowa, destroyed at least 75 per cent of the plant and put more than 600 people out of work, city officials said. While the damaged facility will likely mean a shortage of kosher beef and chicken in the United States, the Kashruth Council of Canada is reassuring Canadian Jews that it does not foresee any disruption to the domestic kosher meat supply chain. But that doesn't change the fact that the rising cost of living is squeezing meat off many dinner tables this year—and some kosher Jews are ahead of that curve, cutting out meat already to hold an easier kosher life, and going full vegetarian or vegan. Today on the podcast, our rabbinic podcasters ask: How did meat come to play such a significant role in Jewish culture and cuisine? What is its spiritual and emotional significance in the community? And does it have to be this way? Credits Hosts: Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat, Matthew Leibl Production team: Zachary Judah Kauffman (editor), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Socalled Support The CJN Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt)

Monthly visit with Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Brown.  Olivia Hoots from the Illinois Beef Association and Gage Marinelli from the Illinois Pork Producers Association discuss Illinois State Fair plans.   Dereke Dunkirk details his role with the Illinois Livestock Development Group.

For years Australia managed to avoid it, but the H5 strain of the bird flu virus is now taking hold after the first mass mortality of birds was confirmed this week.  So much of our native wildlife is at risk, as well as the commercial poultry and egg farming industries. Today, epidemiologist Raina MacIntyre on how quickly the virus is spreading and why its arrival at poultry, and potentially cattle farms, could have devastating consequences. Featured:  Raina MacIntyre, epidemiologist and Professor of Global Biosecurity at the UNSW 

Cass County farmer David Wessel details his role on the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council. An update from Casey Kula with American Farmland Trust.  DTN ag meteorologist Teresa Wells provides a weather update.  

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Illinois State Police Public Information Officer Ryan Wagand discusses UTV and ATV topics. Bob Myers promotes the 12th annual DeKalb County Barn Tour.Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week. 

USDA's Youth Flock Defender program helps young poultry owners learn biosecurity practices to protect backyard chickens and small poultry flocks from avian influenza and other poultry diseases. In this Successful Farming Short, learn how youth poultry exhibitors, 4-H members, and young farmers can use proper poultry biosecurity, disease prevention strategies, and flock management practices to keep their birds healthy. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) program provides resources, checklists, and educational tools to help the next generation of poultry owners protect their flocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State and federal updates with Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow in his "Seven with Kevin" update.  Recapping the Illinois Farm Bureau "Put Me in Coach" promotion at Thursday's Cards vs. Cubs game at Busch Stadium. IHSA Friday Friday Friday segment features Maroa-Forsyth head football coach Josh Jostes.

SA free-range poultry producers advised to house their hens as H5 bird flu cases continue to spread, rural veterinarians receive training for handling and caring for wildlife sick with H5 bird flu, and changes to the rules around how grain is transported on South Australian roads.

Dr. Ashley Belle, a University of Illinois Extension Environmental Quality Extension Specialist discusses an Illinois Household Food Waste Survey.Jenna Spychal with Jonamac Orchard in Malta and chair of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association highlights the ISGA Farm Stand at the Illinois State Fair.

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elad Tako, Associate Professor at Cornell University, explains how grape pomace can support poultry gut health, improve microbiome function, and contribute to sustainable nutrition strategies. The discussion highlights research on antibiotic alternatives, low grade inflammation, coccidiosis, and agricultural byproduct upcycling for poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the full research article!"A health promoting microbiome produces beneficial metabolites that participate in multiple physiological pathways supporting host function and intestinal health."Meet the guest: Dr. Elad Tako is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Cornell University. His research focuses on micronutrient bioavailability, gastrointestinal physiology, nutrigenomics, and functional feed ingredients that improve poultry health and nutrition. Learn more from Dr. Elad Tako on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:27) Introduction(03:08) Grape pomace research(05:30) Sustainable byproducts(06:26) Gut health benefits(07:33) Disease research(10:18) Microbiome support(11:43) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kemin* Fortiva- Poultry Science Association- DietForge- Anitox

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson covers a number of topics and issues. Previewing the Grand American championships taking place at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta with Randy Moeller, Executive Director of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. 

Send us Fan MailIn you are in the market for information on horse stocks, join Dr. Chastain and Ginger to learn about:The type of restraint provided by horse stocksThe surroundings needed for proper use of horse stocksPhysical restraint alternatives to stocks for horsesLink to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Chad Schimpf, operations safety supervisor for Ameren Illinois discusses generator/rooftop backfeed installation and safety.“Tomorrow's Leaders Today” segment features Greta Hall from the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. Illinois State Climatologist Trant Ford talks dew point, state weather outlook, and July weather data. 

The poultry industry believes it's as prepared as it can be for bird flu. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has announced legislation requiring anyone with more than 100 birds to have a bird flu prevention and response plan. Mainland Poultry chief executive John McKay told Mike Hosking the industry and farmers have been working closely with MPI, and learnt from countries that have already dealt with the virus. He says you can have the best strategies in the world and still get hit by disease, so having these plans is the best way forward for farmers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is introducing new regulations to help poultry farmers navigate bird flu, and industry experts are welcoming the changes. Operators with more than 100 birds will be required to create a farm biosecurity plan - setting out how they will prevent and manage the disease. Poultry Association head Fiona MacMillan says it's helpful for everyone to be on the same page about the outbreak. "I think having a standard that's applied consistently across industry can only be a good thing." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Litteken discusses his service to agriculture serving as Clinton County Farm Bureau President and on the Clinton County Fair Board.  Kaitlyn Dozler, Virtual Fence Program Manager at the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture, highlights the latest in virtual fencing. Edgar County farmer Tara Barrett-Duzan is helping organize a fundraiser called “Ride to Beat Cancer”.Joe Camp at CommStock Investments previews a new market week.

Alissa Welsher, Ph.D. is a Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Welsher received a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a master's degree in poultry science and a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology from the University of Arkansas. Her area of expertise is meat and poultry food safety, and she specializes in integrated pest management (IPM). In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Welsher [1:39] about: The seasonal conditions that allow fly populations to surge and become more difficult to control during the summer months The food safety risks posed by flies in preharvest poultry operations The benefits of fitting fly control into a broader IPM strategy The initial signs of increasing fly activity and the first steps that integrators and applicators should take to respond How insecticides like Agita can be used in combination with monitoring, sanitation, and other pest management practices for effective fly control. Resources Agita® 10 WG Sponsored by: Elanco

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. More Meat Companies Join USDA's Product Of USA Program The USDA has added 10 more meat and poultry companies to its Product of USA labeling program. The program, launched earlier this year, allows companies to label products as "Product of USA" only if the animals were born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the label gives consumers confidence they're buying truly American-raised products while supporting U.S. ranchers, processors, and rural communities. Among the latest companies joining the program are Harris Ranch, One World Beef, Upper Iowa Beef, American Foods Group, Agri Beef, FPL Food, Wholestone Farms, and Harrison's Poultry. USDA says expanding participation in the program is part of the Trump administration's effort to strengthen domestic food production and support independent livestock producers and meat processors. REFERENCE: https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/33780-product-of-usa-label-program-adds-10-meat-companies Legislation Introduced To Break Up Meatpacking Monopolies A group of House Democrats has introduced legislation they say would increase competition in the U.S. meatpacking industry. The bill targets the nation's four largest beef processors—Cargill, JBS, Tyson Foods, and National Beef—which lawmakers say control about 85 percent of the U.S. beef market. The proposal would limit market concentration, prevent large companies from controlling multiple major meat sectors, strengthen oversight of pricing practices, and provide financial assistance to help smaller processors and farmer cooperatives expand. Supporters say the legislation would help independent farmers, ranchers, and consumers by increasing competition in the meat industry. REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/house-introduces-bill-to-break-up-meatpacking-monopolies/ Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/

Previewing the Illinois State Fair with State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark. Scot Loyd with Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Oral History project highlights the “Tumultuous 2020” collection.

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Iqra Nazir, PhD candidate at Purdue University, explains how bacteriophage technology could help reduce antimicrobial resistance in poultry while supporting gut health and bird performance. She discusses targeted pathogen control, microbiome preservation, immune response, and practical delivery strategies for commercial production. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the full research article!"Antimicrobial resistance represents an increasing challenge affecting poultry production, public health, and sustainability, requiring innovative strategies that selectively target harmful bacteria while preserving beneficial microorganisms."Meet the guest: Iqra Nazir is a PhD candidate in Animal Sciences at Purdue University studying bacteriophage-based alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production. Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, gut microbiome interactions, immune responses, and practical implementation of bacteriophage technologies for commercial poultry systems. Listen to The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast with Iqra Nazir, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:10) Introduction(03:18) Antimicrobial resistance(04:41) Bacteriophage delivery(06:14) Gut microbiome(09:07) Encapsulation strategy(11:15) Future combinations(14:11) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Fortiva* Kemin- Anitox- Poultry Science Association- The Owner's Box- ZentrixOS- Zentrix Insights- DietForge- Elevate- WiseVAs

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Talking county fairs with Craig McCoy of the Fulton County Fair and Doug Telford from the Marion County Fair. John Heiser, District Program 1 Advisor for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education highlights ag teacher conferences this summer.  

Send us Fan MailDr. Chastain and Ginger invite you to join them to learn to identify:Four essentials for proper animal restraintThe attitude of handlers who will restain animals The value of a good release technique for eliminating future fear of restraintLink to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and former state Representative Chairman Mark McBride about supporters of a ballot initiative to open primaries arguing their case before the state supreme court, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announcing a settlement in the 21-year-old lawsuit over chicken waste in the Illinois River and Oklahoma schools scrambling to add extra time to their schedules after a new law doubled recess time for elementary students.The trio also discusses scathing audits of Epic Charter School showing financial mismanagement and students struggling academically and Oklahoma taxpayers spending $145,000 for a booth at President Trump's Great American State Fair.

Your potato salad has been out for how long? On this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes back Amanda Johnson, the Food, Nutrition, and Health Extension Agent based in Frederick County (serving all five surrounding counties), for a genuinely useful summer companion to their November food safety conversation. This time the focus is picnics, cookouts, and family reunions — with the same four-pillar framework Amanda teaches: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill. Amanda walks through what most home cooks get wrong (yes, you need to wash the outside of a watermelon before you cut it; no, you can't tell doneness by looking at a hamburger; no, your macaroni and cheese is not "already cooked" and safe forever). She covers the current Cyclospora parasite situation in Virginia (fewer than 100 cases, potentially linked to leafy greens, and no — washing produce won't kill the parasite; only good hand hygiene stops the spread). She lays out the temperature danger zone (40°F to 140°F), the two-hour rule for food left out (which drops to one hour when it's 90°F or hotter outside), the proper internal temperatures for chicken, ground meat, and steaks, and the smart practical tips that make the whole thing manageable — from separate coolers for drinks and food, to smaller serving bowls that keep the reserve cold in the cooler, to why you should always reheat leftover mac and cheese to 135°F (Janet: "See, I told him"). Plus a Handwashing 101 refresher (20 seconds, out of the water, Happy Birthday twice or the ABCs will do it). THE FOUR PILLARS OF FOOD SAFETY 1. CLEAN • Wash hands with soap for 20 seconds (out of the water), then rinse and dry • Wash all fresh produce under warm running water — including melon and squash exteriors • Sanitize prep surfaces and utensils • No soap needed on produce; just water and a bit of friction 2. SEPARATE • Never use the same plate for raw meat and cooked meat • Use different utensils at the grill for handling raw vs. cooked • Pack raw meat at the bottom of a cooler, sealed • Keep a separate cooler or bag for drink ice — never use the meltwater ice for beverages 3. COOK • Use a food thermometer — visual cues (grill marks, edges, color) are not reliable • Insert the thermometer from the SIDE of a burger, not top-down • Poultry: 165°F • Ground meat (hamburger, ground lamb): 160°F • Whole cuts (steaks, roasts): 145°F • Reheated leftovers: minimum 135°F 4. CHILL • The temperature danger zone: 40°F to 140°F • Hot foods should stay above 140°F while served • Cold foods should stay below 40°F while served • The two-hour rule: food out longer than 2 hours should be discarded • When it's 90°F or hotter outside, the rule drops to ONE hour • Crock-Pots can HOLD hot food but should NOT be used to reheat cold food SMART PICNIC AND COOKOUT TIPS FROM THIS EPISODE • Keep coolers in the shade • Use SEPARATE coolers for drinks and food (drinks get opened way more often) • Serve from a smaller bowl and refill from the cooler as needed — the reserve stays cold • A bowl of ice under your potato salad extends its safe time on the table • Cover food to keep bugs (and inconsistent hands) out • Bring a food thermometer, always • When you get home from a cookout, EVERYTHING gets reheated to 135°F before eating CYCLOSPORA — WHAT TO KNOW RIGHT NOW • Fewer than 100 confirmed cases in Virginia at time of recording • Transmitted through fecal contamination (water contact on produce is one route) • Washing produce does NOT kill the parasite — good handwashing is your best defense • Symptoms: diarrhea, can last weeks or months and can recur • Treatment: antibiotics and hydration • Suspected source under investigation, possibly leafy greens • Amanda's guidance: DO NOT stop eating fruits and vegetables — just be extra cautious with washing and hand hygiene WHO IS AT HIGHEST RISK FROM FOODBORNE ILLNESS • Elderly adults • Children under 5 • Pregnant women • People with autoimmune conditions or compromised immune systems • For these populations especially, all four pillars matter more. LINKS & RESOURCES • Virginia Cooperative Extension — Frederick County: contact your local Extension office for questions about food safety, nutrition, home food preservation, and health • USDA food safety information: fsis.usda.gov • Foodsafety.gov — federal food safety resource • Amanda's earlier appearance on The Valley Today (November) — holiday food safety, thawing turkeys, and safe leftovers: https://thevalleytodaypodcast.com/turkey-talk-avoiding-foodborne-illness-this-thanksgiving THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. 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Joel Salatin shares one of the most critical aspects of regenerative farming and why pastured poultry are the perfect beginner-friendly farming endeavor.From Episode #253: "The Foundations of Polyface Farm (Compost, Infrastructure, and Sunbeams)"✨ Subscribe for the Full Episode: https://beyondlabels.supportingcast.fmFind Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.comFind Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.comFollow on InstagramFollow on XSubscribe on RumbleSubscribe on YouTubeDISCLAIMER

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