…Food Supply Chain Act, Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act. The package addresses a variety of issues ranging from meat packing and cattle marketing to fertilizer and precision…
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
WOTUS is in the spotlight once again. Cattle producers representing several states voiced their concerns with the Environmental Protection Agency’s and Army Corps of Engineers’ ongoing Waters of the U.S. rulemaking attempt…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…conservation efforts, and sustainable forestry.” The ag committee recently held a hearing on the cattle market. Stabenow says she’s concerned about the situation. “We all have great concern about the…
Witness Intimidation at House Ag Hearing on Cattle Markets
The House Ag Committee held a hearing last week titled: “An Examination of Price Discrepancies, Transparency, and Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets.” Four cow/calf operators were scheduled to testify…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-27-22
…hearing on cattle legislation, and more updates to Ca/OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Beef Sustainability Campaign Reaches 96 Million Consumers
…other food industries. Animal welfare, by far, was the most important topic to address with consumers when it comes to beef and how cattle are raised. The Beef Checkoff-funded campaign…
Phase 1 NEPA Revisions Met with Criticism from Farm Groups
…process. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and American Sheep Industry Association were among the many groups to submit comments on the Phase 1 NEPA revisions….
How Your Dog Can Be Farm Dog of the Year
…members Cindy and Andrew Deak depend on this Border Collie on their sheep farm. Fit and Cindy share a very special bond. “We’re very kindred spirits. I feel like our…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and North American Meat Institute have been largely supportive of efforts to improve beef safeguard trigger levels with Japan. “While the details of the agreement in…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-28-22
…the trade consideration to factor in the development of gene-edited beef cattle. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
…education. Haden is a 17-year-old cattle farmer who has witnessed first-hand how technology has caused a chain reaction in the efficiency of farming and ranching. Over the years, he has…
Gene-Edited Beef Cattle Receive Low-Risk Determination from FDA
…with their time than enforce it.” The company Recombinetics developed the cattle using CRISPR technology to give the animals the slick-hair trait found in other cattle. The trait is naturally…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-17-22
…discretion in gene-edited beef cattle and expanding climate-smart efforts through incentives. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
…tutorials to help you get the most out of your experience. The app was recently introduced at the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show. A fitting…