…in its comments to USDA. The provision on outdoor access, for example, is in conflict with best management practices to prevent swine diseases that pose a threat to animal and…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…Rio Grande area of Texas. These infestations cause stream bank erosion, damage to structures like bridges, and a loss of biodiversity. Giant reed infestations also provide habitat for cattle fever…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
…world’s pork, but it has nevertheless become a leading importer of the meat. China first emerged as a significant importer of pork during 2007-08 when a swine disease epidemic reduced…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…regarding antibiotic use, and many discontinued using antibiotics for growth promotion years ago, while also reviewing swine medical treatment uses of antibiotics as well.” One of the key changes to…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…an accurate measurement of the U.S. swine industry, NASS surveyed approximately 10,500 operators across the nation during the first half of December. Data were collected by electronic data reporting, mail,…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…mitigate and control invasive pests on Tribal lands; Giant African land snail: $2,080,000 to support ongoing eradication efforts in Florida and develop Activators and Attractants; Agriculture Detector Dog Teams: $4,451,455…
National Pork Board Statement on Discovery of Antibiotic-Resistant Gene
…a market hog, and there was no threat to food safety. As experts in swine production, the Pork Checkoff is eager to analyze the initial findings, alongside its authors, and…
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…visit the NIFA website. Among this year’s grant recipients, Gateway Greening targets St. Louis’s economically marginalized African-American communities to support students who will pursue higher degrees in food and agricultural…
Agri View: Agriculture Curriculum
…African country is now requiring that agriculture classes be taught. When you look at the reasons Kenya is using it, it makes sense anywhere. Look at it this way. Math…
Bird Flu Discovered in European Union
…animals makes them more vulnerable to potential disease outbreaks. Going back to 1997, 40 million hens, cows, sheep, goats, and pigs have been slaughtered to contain outbreaks of swine flu,…
Wasp and Scale Insects Help Control Giant Reed
…vegetation. Giant reed grows between three and seven inches a day and reaches heights of 30 feet along the Rio Grande, according to Goolsby. The weed worsens cattle fever tick…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
…diseases such as ebola and dengue fever would be introduced in the United States. Use of models directs sampling efforts toward the most likely sources of HLB infection, Gottwald said….
USDA China Office Expects Record Imports for Soybeans
…metric tons from last year. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports a recovery in swine production and steady growth in the poultry sector has boosted demand for feed and protein…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…Management and Budget (OMB) for review three rules – the “Farmer Fair Practices Rules” – that, according to the agency, would “help balance the relationships between livestock producers, swine production…