U.S. poultry groups are pleased the World Trade Organization confirmed Indonesia’s import restrictions for horticultural products and animals and animal products are against WTO rules. The WTO has rejected Indonesia’s…
USDA Chief Scientist Responds to WHO Antibiotic Recommendations
…alignment with U.S. policy and aren’t supported by sound science. “The recommendations incorrectly combine disease prevention with growth promotion in animals,” she says. “The WHO previously requested the standards for…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms. The $3.5 million in grants is available through NIFA’s Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program. The BRAG program supports applied and fundamental research to…
WHO Takes a Strong Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a strong statement this week against the use of all antibiotics in healthy food-producing animals. The WHO says overuse and misuse of antibiotics 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…
Reuters Says WHO Glyphosate Report Full of Lies
…no link between glyphosate and cancer in laboratory animals. A Monsanto spokesperson, whose flagship product RoundUp uses glyphosate as a primary ingredient, told Reuters the changes to the draft shows…
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…Fairgrounds is teeming with livestock right now.” WUD also launched a supply drive for people and animals. Donations should be brought on Oct. 20 to the WUD office at 1315…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…Compensation is also available to producers who purchased coverage through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, which protects non-insurable crops (including native grass for grazing) against natural disasters that result…
‘Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner’ Once Again
…animals. The new Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner website provides a complete picture of the modern American beef industry after research has shown millennials want more information on how their…
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
…acute issue right now, being able to move animals out, or being able to move water and food in,” Secretary Ross stated. Crews have been fighting the 21 fires that…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…progress. Backup generators are being utilized to ensure livestock has access to water if the power goes down and many ranchers are leaving specific gates open so animals will not…
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
A study by the World Wildlife Fund UK claims the land required to feed food-producing animals is destroying the earth’s biodiversity. The World Wildlife Fund UK recently released its report,…
Sommet de l’Élevage Announces Expansion Plans
The Sommet features cattle shows. This year they have nearly 2,000 animals participating. Big expansion plans for an already huge global livestock show is among the news coming out of…
South Canada Livestock Producers Could See Winter Hay Shortage
…off grazing lands early to preserve pastures. Early feeding brings an added expense to producers. One expert suggested that if alternative supplies and cost “don’t pencil out,” then producers will…