The best type of hay to buy depending on the animals your feeding. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Animals can tolerate different types of hay. For example, Cattle …
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
Industry groups are calling on lawmakers to take action on several cattle market concerns. Led by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), dozens of industry groups have sent a letter …
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
U.S. officials are moving forward in addressing a dairy dispute related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A dispute settlement panel has been requested and established to review actions taken by …
Common Mistakes to You Need to Avoid When Raising Sheep
Some common mistakes to avoid when raising sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to raising sheep – or any kind of livestock, for that …
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
An array of agricultural groups met in Phoenix, Arizona last week to go over challenges facing the U.S. cattle market. The meeting was held at the request of the Livestock …
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
Agricultural groups have expressed appreciation for the reintroduction of the DAIRY PRIDE Act. The legislation seeks to enforce the labeling requirements for dairy alternatives. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by …
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
A recent survey of California dairies provides some context for how popular ag byproducts are as a feed for dairy cows. Using information from the California Department of Food and …
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
A recent study shows that the global beef industry has the potential to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by up to 50 percent. The United States and Brazil appear …
Record High Meat Purchases Detailed in Power of Meat Report
The 16th annual Power of Meat report from FMI and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) shows that meat grocery sales increased substantially from 2019 to 2020. The consumer survey …
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has provided data showing that the meat sector has proven to be successful in mitigating the impact of COVID-19. Infection rates of meat and …
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
They used to say, Don’t Californicate Colorado. Now, we got to say, Don’t Coloradicate California. I have friends and family in Colorado, so with due apologies to them I have …
The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep
The right companion to raise with your sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several good reasons to keep companion animals with sheep. For one, sheep …
Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep
One of the best dual-purpose breeds if you are considering raising sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to understanding which breed is best for …
Seaweed Feed Reduces Cattle Emissions More Than 80 Percent
Researchers have determined that cattle that consume a particular type of seaweed feed can have their emission levels reduced. Associate Dean and Professor in the Animal Science Department at UC …