Changes have been proposed for the process of buying and selling livestock and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing some changes to enhance…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…international trade, and we have spent more than 35 years working with partners in China to develop its feed and livestock industry. Our sector is committed to remaining a reliable…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-13-20
…up livestock feed could reduce emission levels, potentials in the U.S. China phase one trade agreement and a study that suggests a strong strawberry production for the 2020 season. Tune…
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
…but common examples include renewal of a term grazing permit, construction of range improvements, or to become eligible for participation in USDA programs. However, due to litigation, outside pressure, an…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-08-20
…Processing Expo, research on seaweed in livestock feed to address emission levels, and a recent lawsuit challenging California’s Prop 12. Tune in to the show for these news stories and…
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
…supports consumer choice and competitive markets on a level playing field. Accordingly, plant-based and cell-cultured products designed to mimic real meat must face the same stringent regulatory requirements as livestock…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…habitat, pollinator habitat, livestock grazing, landscape restoration, conservation practices, and ornamental applications. Detailed information is available for conservation planners on the establishment and management of the species in vegetative plantings. Ethnobotanical…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…Farm Bill. “Through easements, agricultural landowners are protecting agricultural lands from development, restoring grazing lands and returning wetlands to their natural conditions,” NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr said. “The new changes…
Latest Report Highlights the Impact of UC ANR on California Communities
…report include helping to promote economic prosperity through working with growers to adopt superior varieties of crops, as well as implement new practices to ensure the health of livestock. Through…
Historic Finish for Chico State Livestock Judging Team
…State Livestock Judging Team made history after coming in third in the nation at the North American International Livestock Exposition Judging Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. The victory marks the best…
Mr. Claus Granted Movement Permit in United States
…These measures are intended to prevent the entry of any livestock diseases the team may encounter during deliveries to farms around the world prior to entering the United States. “It…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…specifically in our local region and we also wanted to talk about how farmers can use different farming practices.” Some of the topics that will be addressed include grazing system…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
Legislation was recently unveiled that would significantly alter the landscape of animal agriculture in the United States, particularly livestock production. The Farm System Reform Act of 2019 would establish a…
Maintaining the Integrity of the Organic Seal
…Monterey focused on the sales of organic products and some of the driving factors for the industry. Batcha noted that 2019 had a series of instances where livestock feed with…