…and stems to deter pesky animals like raccoons. In other words, planting these companions together helps each of them thrive and cuts down on the work a gardener has to…
Dairy Farms Turning to GoFundMe to Stay in Business
…generations to come, the money will go to purchase new animals, hay and anything over would be applied to the farm loans.” The page is now one of several found…
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
…the number of animals they owned on Aug. 1. “True to his word that he would have our backs, President Trump today demonstrated his commitment to America’s farmers, including pork…
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
…and tracks drug and antibiotic use on farms and in live animals. The Consumer Reports story is misleading to consumers about FSIS’ testing method. In fact, by setting the allowable…
Agriculture Welcomes USDA Help, Urges End to Trade Disputes
…50 percent additional tariff from China. The package will provide producers $8 per hog based on 50 percent of the number of animals they owned on August first. National Pork…
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
…to protect the welfare of animals in their care. The proposals released today are a positive step towards focusing on needed changes to Hours of Service, but more specific changes…
Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month
…Most goat cheeses are at their peaks in August and many dairy goats have wild berries and fresh herbs in their summer diets. The more food choices the animals have,…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…Committee Chair Steve Hilker says the hours of service rule doesn’t give drivers enough flexibility when hauling live animals. “The one year delay is needed because we still don’t have…
Senate Approves Roberts’ Efforts to Improve Access to New Drugs for Animals
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts applauded Senate approval of legislation to speed access to new animal drugs for veterinarians. The provision by Roberts was approved earlier this week that…
USDA Preparing Alternative to WHO Antibiotic Guidelines
…in sick animals, or in healthy animals that were being raised near infected animals. WHO also wants a complete ban on using antibiotics in animals that are used to treat…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…grazing lands, organic agriculture systems and soil health. Since 2004, USDA has invested more than $297 million for 732 projects. This year’s projects include plans to develop a system that…
Eliminating Antibiotic Use Would Cost Cattlemen $1.8 Billion
Kansas State University recently announced the results of a study on the economic impact of treating high-risk groups of animals with antimicrobials. They undertook the study to contribute to the…
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
Cattle and sheep producers warned Congress that environmental laws are increasingly being misused by fringe activist groups and pose a growing threat to grazing on federal lands. The House Oversight…
PETA Says Vegan Diet Can Boost Soybean Prices
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is placing a new billboard in Des Moines, Iowa, encouraging people to eat tofu. They say soybean farmers want people to go…