…sound science and, whenever possible, limit restrictions to those animals and animal products within a defined region that pose a risk of spreading disease of concern. These virus strains can…
Cattlemen, PLC Applaud Zinke As New Interior Secretary
…forward to working with him to restore the role of local input in planning and review processes, fix laws like the Endangered Species Act, and protect grazing rights that are…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
Strong storms during the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend flooded farm fields, caused several dairy farms to relocate their animals and brought other impacts on California farms and ranches. The storms…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
…one has taken her up on it yet. “I think most people have gotten their animals out,” she said. “Calling around and talking to my friends, I don’t have anybody…
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
…and Information Act of 1996. The board administers a coordinated program designed to develop and expand the markets for ovine animals and ovine products. Membership comprises six American lamb producer…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
…producers who suspect the virus in their operation should contact their veterinarian and state agriculture department immediately, as visual diagnosis is not possible. Further, if suspected, producers should quarantine animals…
Agri View: Cellular Agriculture
…It isn’t likely to be the last. Cellular agriculture. That is producing food with cells instead of plants and animals. Yes, you did hear me say producing food without plants…
A “Huge Victory:” Cattlemen Hail U.S. House Passage of Resolution to Repeal BLM’s Planning 2.0 Rule
…Washington.” “Planning processes are critical to the ability of grazing permitees to operate in the West,” Lane continued. “The final rule’s shift away from multiple use, as well as its…
Agri View: Robot Farming
…is difficult for humans to work. Yet it provides excellent grazing for cattle. They are trying to make is sophisticated enough to recognize sick or injured animals and separate them…
Scientists Give Old Elm Tree a High-Tech Helping Hand
…the laboratory’s overarching mission, which is to safeguard not only important plant genetic resources, but also those of animals and microorganisms. ARS is the USDA’s principal, intramural scientific research agency….
Funding for Plant and Animal Phenomics and Microbiome Projects
…a small-scale, modular artificial gut system that can be used for high-throughput analysis of gut microbiome function in animals. The analysis will incorporate physiological features, such as fluid dynamics, mixing,…
Agri View: Land Prices
…quite well. Where, and how much, has a lot to do with prices today. Good grazing and pasture land is holding up well in some places. Small pasture land, say…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…grazing; foreign agricultural assistance and trade promotion. Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), Chair Rep. Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) Rep. Steve King (IA-04) Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) Rep. Ted…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…the herbicide is a danger to plants and animals listed under the Endangered Species Act. XtendiMax is designed to be used on soybean and cotton plants that have been genetically…