…funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a human vaccine against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The grant follows outbreaks of the virus in dairy cattle…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…proposed rule would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors. However, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) issued a statement…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…communities. Conner expressed hope for a bipartisan effort to finalize the farm bill. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the framework, highlighting its focus on protecting the U.S. cattle…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…investment in risk mitigation augments the previously announced Federal Order on pre-movement testing of lactating dairy cattle, announced on April 24, as well as the tools to support biosecurity activities, announced…
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
…number of wild birds and domestic poultry. In 2024, the virus began infecting several mammal species, including cattle. The virus has infected a large number of cattle in nine states…
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
North American industry groups are collaborating to raise concerns about the future of beef producers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas, and Canadian Cattle Association sent…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…for approving the next Farm Bill, and said it includes top priorities for cattle farmers and ranchers including cattle health, voluntary conservation, and food security provisions. NCBA President and Wyoming…
Maintaining Safe Milk Supply Amid HPAI
…efforts to assure a safe milk supply amid an outbreak of a High Path Avian Flu strain found in dairy cattle. Rod Bain reports. Listen to the This Land Of…
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year
Nominations are open for the Farm Dog of the Year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Purebred border collie herding a flock of sheep on a summer day….
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
…budget restraints when it announced recently that it would stop producing several reports, including the July Cattle Report, the Cotton Objective Yield Survey, and County Estimates for Crops and Livestock…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-10-24
…conserves a 500-acre working cattle ranch. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
…$27 million worth of cattle, which includes both cattle and estimated losses of this season’s calf crop. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Texas Wildfire Loss…
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…a Federal Order that dictates mandatory HPAI testing and reporting for dairy cattle crossing state lines. The requirements of the Federal Order take effect April 29, 2024. Dairy cattle must…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…that way,” said Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies. Concerted efforts are underway to bolster border inspections and enforce stringent health certificate requirements for cattle movement into the state….