The 2022 Golden State Dairy Management Conference is coming up on Wednesday, March 23. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Jennifer Heguy said they are looking forward to seeing everyone at the …
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing …
Things that Humans Do that Horses Dislike
Some of the things that humans do that horses dislike. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Horses are hypervigilant. Any unfamiliar sound or object can spook them enough …
Poisonous Plants Harmful to Horses on the Farm
The plants that can be harmful, or poisonous, to horses on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With so many plants out in the wild, it’s …
Technology that Could be Key in Helping Dairy Farmers
The technology that could be key in helping dairy farmers and the environment at the same time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When dairy farmers need to …
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an enrollment extension for important dairy risk management programs. The deadline to apply for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin …
Meat Prices Inquiry by House Oversight Subcommittee
A subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform is looking for information about what they call the alarming price increases on beef, pork, and chicken products. Rep. Raja …
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the signup period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Producers will be allowed to enroll in the important safety-net program through …
Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time
How to care for Livestock in the winter time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter can present challenges when caring for livestock, when it comes to protection, …
Senators Announce Plan to Improve Cattle Market Fairness
Republican Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Deb Fischer of Nebraska joined Democrats Jon Tester of Montana and Ron Wyden of Oregon in announcing the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency …
Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average
Remembering to defrost the turkey might not be the only challenge families face as they try to get that perennial centerpiece onto the Thanksgiving table this year. As of August …
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
The bipartisan Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 was recently passed by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Several industry groups have levied support for the legislation, including the American Farm …
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online tool available as part of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). Announced last week, the …
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
Local meat suppliers in California have been struggling for some time now. The issues were recently outlined in a white paper that was released by the University of California, Davis, …