…is also Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, is among lawmakers leading the charge to get a turn around from NASS. He joins host…
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…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…the NEPA process more burdensome for livestock producers. NCBA and PLC believe the rule makes NEPA more ambiguous, difficult, and costly, particularly for federal permitting, including grazing permits. They also…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…loans that are available that can be utilized for things like purchasing precision agriculture equipment or implementing livestock facility improvements. FSA’s efforts include streamlining loan processes through online tools like…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
…history. “The recovery process will be ongoing, and we’ll continue to provide support,” says Rick Avery, AgriLife Extension Director. The losses include more than 12,000 dead cattle, lost grazing values,…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…grazing. Learn more on NRCS Organic Agriculture webpage, or contact NRCS at your local USDA Service Center. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering educational tools and resources to help promote financial access for farmers. USDA has launched a new online Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool…
AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules
…agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry…
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…to ensure effective control measures are implemented to minimize the spread of avian influenza within livestock populations. The mandatory HPAI testing and reporting requirements are part of a broader effort…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
…he said. 2022 marks the lowest U.S. agricultural greenhouse gas emissions since 2012. The EPA categorizes agricultural emissions by crop cultivation, livestock and fuel combustion that occurs in the industry….
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Austin Scott on Legislative Issues
…also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. June 15, 2024: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging – AgNet Weekly…
Meat and Poultry Coalition Raises Alarm on New EPA Rules for Wastewater
…losses, and facility closures, creating significant challenges for livestock and poultry producers. MPP notes that, according to industry analysis of the EPAs preferred option, it would result in the closure…
NASS Discontinues July Cattle Report and Other Reports
…Livestock beginning with the 2024 production year. The decision to discontinue these surveys and reports was not made lightly but was necessary, given the appropriated budget levels, according to the…
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) found in a dairy herd. The state’s Department of Agriculture says it’s the first case of HPAI in an Ohio livestock operation. The dairy operation…