The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun producing two new USDA reports for the livestock industry. Beginning on August 9, industry members now have access to the new National…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
Monterey County agriculture took a notable hit in 2020, largely due to the impacts of wildfire and COVID-19. The 2020 Crop & Livestock Report reflects a significant decline in production…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
Two Congressional committee hearings were held recently to examine areas of the food supply chain that need improvements. The House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
…livestock producers getting a break with temporary variance, and USDA made $7.4 million available under the Agricultural Innovational Center Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…policy makers, livestock producer and industry representatives, a fact-based public narrative and streamlined, cost-effective regulatory landscape can be developed that will allow the potential of gene editing in livestock to…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
Livestock producers who suffered losses during the pandemic now have another avenue for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP) will be available…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…livestock farmers and contract growers of poultry, as well as for organic cost-share. “USDA is honoring its commitment to get financial assistance to producers and critical agricultural businesses, especially those…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…instances of E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens were believed to be caused by contamination from nearby livestock operations. Foodborne illnesses have typically been traced back to a contaminated…
Report Details Costly Implications of Proposed Tax Changes
…representative farms across the country – including crop and livestock operations – what they found is that 92 of the 94 farms would be impacted negatively by these proposed tax…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-18-21
…looks at the impact of wildfire on grazing livestock, and how beneficial bacterium fights Pierce’s Disease in grapevines. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…better understand the impact of wildfires on grazing livestock. Producers with livestock that were affected by exposures to wildfire or by indirect smoke exposure last year are encouraged to participate….
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…impacts. Producers have access to other options including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Tree Assistance Program, and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program. About the…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…will seek to strengthen the fairness and resiliency of livestock markets on behalf of farmers, ranchers and growers.” USDA intends to propose a series of rule changes to better protect…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…Better investments also take a targeted approach to the meat sector. USDA will work to increase transparency and competition in livestock markets and meat processing. As emphasis is being placed…