…processing losses.” Other farmers and ranchers are also hoping for some wildfire relief soon, as they wrestle with the logistics of protecting their animal herds. “The livestock industry has an…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…processors who have already adopted organic standards. The Organic Transitions Program supports research, education, and extension efforts to help to exist and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers improve their…
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…
Sage Grouse Comment Period Announced
…the western Ranchers and other stakeholders that are impacted by unfair rules that negatively impact the livestock industry. Fix The public may submit comments to the proposed changes through a…
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…
U.S. and EU Producers Talk Beef Trade at Sommet de l’Élevage
…beef trade with the EU. The Sommet is the EU’s largest livestock show in which exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to make business connections. Renee Strickland, who is representing the…
South Canada Livestock Producers Could See Winter Hay Shortage
Some cattle producers in Canada could face a hay shortage this winter. Saskatchewan ranchers looking for local feed this winter might have a difficult time, but other provinces saw near-record…
San Francisco Enacting Law to Require Stores to Report Antibiotics Use in Livestock
A new ordinance in San Francisco requires grocery stores to report antibiotic use in the raising of livestock at the city’s approximately 120 stores that sell meat to the public….
Two Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
…will restrict producers’ ability to sell and packers’ ability to buy livestock and lead to further consolidation of the livestock industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…asked. Speaking about the proposed increase to $100 per year from the current $100 every five years for livestock stock pond registration, Kirk Wilbur, director of government affairs for the…
Record Crop Value in Sacramento County
The 2016 Crop and Livestock Report that was recently released by the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office showed that the area’s farmers and ranchers have set a record for their…
Organic Field Crop Production Numbers Rising
Organic farming is a rapidly growing segment of U.S. agriculture. Organic vegetables, fruits, and livestock make up the bulk of the entire segment. However, a new USDA report shows organic…
Mexico Says U.S. Proposals Would Threaten Free Ag Trade
…form of “managed trade” by establishing seasonal ag trade restrictions in North America. The president of the Mexican National Agriculture and Livestock Council offered an example of what that means….
“i5k” is for Insects
…species that are important to both agriculture and biological research. Resistance to pesticides used to control arthropod damage to livestock and crops is an evolving problem. Solutions to such challenges…