…specific nutritional value that hemp can provide for livestock. There appears to be substantial interest for hemp as an animal food source, as the coalition has raised a considerable amount…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
…to prevent the disease, which occurs in all states where the crop is grown for hay, livestock forage, feed or other uses. Efforts to develop commercial varieties with resistance using…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…beneficial use. Since 1977, ABC has funded 79 research projects totaling $3.5 million exploring the best ways to utilize these materials, establishing traditional uses such as dairy feed, livestock bedding,…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
…activated ejector, and a stake. Bilingual warning signs mark the placement of each device. Courtesy USDA/APHIS We sincerely appreciate USDA and EPA working together to ensure livestock producers have access…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…other lands while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. A separate CRP Grasslands signup will be offered each year following general signup. The sign-up period for CRP Grasslands in 2020…
Dealing with the Dreaded Goat Head Weed
…difficult to eradicate, but it can also poison livestock and pets, and if you’ve ever stepped on it, you know it’s awful. This noxious weed is widespread in drier climates…
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
Pens in use today at the Yuba-Sutter Fair in Yuba City. Credit: California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) — To help house displaced farm animals during times of disaster, portable livestock…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the origin of the Livestock Rule, educational opportunities for…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…payments. Per-acre non-specialty crop county payment rates, specialty crop payment rates, and livestock payment rates are all currently available on farmers.gov. This is the second of up to three tranches of…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
The funding amount for the upcoming round of livestock methane reduction funding has been significantly reduced in the most recent State budget. With significant interest in the program, it is…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…donations made will go directly to farmers, ranchers, and their livestock. American AgCredit offered to provide matching funds up to $25,000 for all donations that are made through the fundraising…
Strategies for Increasing Ranch Income
…going to be talking about in this workshop are really basic things like what is marketing? How can we demystify marketing? What are its functions in your livestock operation and…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Hours of Service Legislation
…would apply in every state year-round, as agriculture and specifically livestock move across this country every day. “Agricultural haulers – and especially livestock haulers – face very unique challenges that…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…highly nutritious dairy products that consumers love.” The Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy has established parameters for the dairy and livestock industries to reduce emission levels to 40 percent below…