…influenza viruses that exist naturally in populations of waterfowl and shorebirds and can occasionally move from wildlife to domestic animals. The study captured about 450 animals at wetlands and near…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…forage crops to extend the grazing season; 6,000 acres of organic summer annuals were planted in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and New York; and milk content of omega-3 fatty…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…example, in July, USDA authorized the use of additional CRP lands for emergency grazing and haying in and around portions of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota affected by severe…
ELD Waiver Available to Agriculture Haulers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted an ELD waiver to farmers and ranchers who haul animals, that would fall under the Electronic Logging Device mandate that went…
Canada On-farm Bovine TB Testing Concludes
…Agency reported this week it has completed on-farm testing of those “trace-in” herds, which include about 15,000 animals in all. AgCanada reports that testing of “trace-out” animals, any animals that…
Wendy’s to Reduce Antibiotics Use in Beef Supply Chain
…a report noting that U.S. sales and distribution of antibiotics approved for use in food animals fell ten percent in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…approaches that address some of the nation’s most pressing natural resource concerns. This year, NRCS is focusing funding in these areas: Grazing Lands: Helping livestock producers make grazing management decisions,…
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Drops
The Food and Drug Administration began keeping records on antibiotic use in livestock animals in 2009. For the first time since then, the agency says antibiotic usage dropped. Sales of…
Senators Calling for House-Passed ELD Mandate Delay
…trailer longer. It would only add to what is already a stressful time in the animals’ lives. The comfort and safety of our cargo is of utmost importance.” He adds…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Montpelier, Vermont, $546,386 Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia, $600,000 Arcadia Food, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, $$597,124 Appalachian Sustainable Development, Abingdon, Virginia, $473,915 Seattle Tilth Association, Seattle, Washington, $597,846 Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship,…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…The website offers resources on how to manage use of these drugs in animals while conserving their effectiveness for humans. A project at Washington State University is investigating how a…
Exploring a World without Food Animals
…food animals from U.S. production would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but not by the full 49 percent of agricultural emissions that animals currently contribute. Rather, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture…
Livestock Haulers Get Waiver From ELDS Regulations
…serious challenges for livestock haulers and the animals in their care,” said NPPC President Ken Maschhoff, a pork producer from Carlyle, Ill. “This waiver will give the department time to…
Oregon Representative Releases Alternative Farm Bill
…SNAP benefits are going to be drug tested, then tests should also be done for the “overuse of antibiotics in animals.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….