The Department of Agriculture announced it will revisit the United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef, a move drawing praise from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA President Craig…
Senators Calling for House-Passed ELD Mandate Delay
…rules that truckers have to live by. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Transportation Committee Chair Steve Hilker thanked each Senator that signed the letter. “We’re hauling a living, breathing commodity that must…
Credits Approved for Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers
…ground squirrel control. Attendees will also hear from Dr. Charlie Tobias DVM regarding cattle health. Devii Rao is a Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, covering San…
NCBA Membership Drive Encourages Commitment
…that cattlemen and women will be able to continue their operations successfully. While that’s important, NCBA is encouraging more cattle producers to join the fight and engage on the issues…
Cattlemen Applaud Court-Ordered Stay in Farm Emissions Reporting
…the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says producers have yet one more reason to be thankful during the holiday weekend. “Cattle producers have yet another reason to celebrate Thanksgiving,” he said….
Agri View: Horses in Today’s Culture
…Agri View. Everett looks into the different things horses are used for. From rodeos, parades, cattle drives. No matter what it is, it is still work. Horses in Today’s Culture…
Pro-Trade Republicans Unhappy with U.S. NAFTA Positions
…from Texas goes to Mexico and Canada. “If we want them to take our cattle,” he says, “we need to take their avocados.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Livestock Haulers Get Waiver From ELDS Regulations
…consider our request that truckers transporting hogs, cattle and other livestock be exempt from the ELDs mandate. “Drivers transporting livestock have a moral obligation to care for the animals they’re…
Ag Groups Ask Trump to Implement Farmer Fair Practice Rules
…the poultry market. Over the last four decades of consolidation, 90 percent of hog farmers and 41 percent of cattle farmers are now out of business. 71 percent of poultry…
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
Cargill plans to launch new technology in tracking cattle to develop a verified sustainability standard for consumers. Called the Cargill Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot, the effort should move the…
Western View: Proper Cowboy Hat Etiquette
…I grew up in cattle country, and I was taught to tip your hat to a lady. And you take it off in a home, church, restaurant or theater. In…
Agri View: Cattle Rustling or Cruelty
Everett Griner talks about cattle being shot with rifles in today’s Agri View. Is this cattle rustling or cruelty to animals? Cattle Rustling or Cruelty Image credit: Cattle Rustling 101/NC…
Agri View: Rebuilding the Cattle Export Trade
Everett Griner talks about China lifting the import ban on U.S. beef, and what this means for the cattle and beef export trade in today’s Agri View. Rebuilding the Cattle…
Brazil’s JBS Suspending Work at Seven Facilities
Brazil’s JBS SA announced last week it would suspend its cattle purchases and slaughter activities at seven facilities for an indefinite period. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the move follows…