…the NEPA process more burdensome for livestock producers. NCBA and PLC believe the rule makes NEPA more ambiguous, difficult, and costly, particularly for federal permitting, including grazing permits. They also…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…loans that are available that can be utilized for things like purchasing precision agriculture equipment or implementing livestock facility improvements. FSA’s efforts include streamlining loan processes through online tools like…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering educational tools and resources to help promote financial access for farmers. USDA has launched a new online Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool…
AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules
…agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry…
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…to ensure effective control measures are implemented to minimize the spread of avian influenza within livestock populations. The mandatory HPAI testing and reporting requirements are part of a broader effort…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
…he said. 2022 marks the lowest U.S. agricultural greenhouse gas emissions since 2012. The EPA categorizes agricultural emissions by crop cultivation, livestock and fuel combustion that occurs in the industry….
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Austin Scott on Legislative Issues
…also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. July 20, 2024: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of…
Meat and Poultry Coalition Raises Alarm on New EPA Rules for Wastewater
…losses, and facility closures, creating significant challenges for livestock and poultry producers. MPP notes that, according to industry analysis of the EPAs preferred option, it would result in the closure…
NASS Discontinues July Cattle Report and Other Reports
…Livestock beginning with the 2024 production year. The decision to discontinue these surveys and reports was not made lightly but was necessary, given the appropriated budget levels, according to the…
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) found in a dairy herd. The state’s Department of Agriculture says it’s the first case of HPAI in an Ohio livestock operation. The dairy operation…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqueline Heard, CEO of Enko Inc.
…focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $22 million in partnerships to enhance conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and promote conservation practices on grazing lands. The…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…and other state and federal health agencies to investigate the human and animal cases and understand how the virus is spreading in order to protect livestock and people who work…
AgNet Weekly: Prescribed Fire Expert Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson
…news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and…