…cows against the disease. “The vaccine is huge for the industry,” said Tom Talbot, Bishop beef producer and livestock veterinarian. “I don’t think we fully understand the magnitude of the…
Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent
…of farm produce, with livestock commodity prices down 27% over the last 12 months, and grain values falling by 16.6%. Into the red The price decline is expected to leave…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…road-related erosion, not cattle grazing, was the largest source of sediment. Over 15 years, the Moore’s and other YES families have made sediment-reduction improvements on more than 400 miles of…
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
Negative Cash Flows for One-Fifth of Livestock Farmers November Survey Results at a Glance: For a 15th straight month, the Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral. Farmland prices decline…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…through our commitment to reducing food waste. From reducing avoidable food waste in our stores, and diverting unavoidable food scraps from landfills by offering them as feed for local livestock…
Roberts Disappointed with USDA’s Advancement of GIPSA Rules
…are in any way similar to the 2010 GIPSA proposal, I have serious concerns that the U.S. livestock, poultry, and meat sectors will be tremendously burdened and experience irreparable harm…
U.S. Turkey Production
…the poultry industry, see the monthly newsletter Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Production, Consumption, and Trade Value of turkey production: 2012: $5.45 billion 2013: $4.84 billion 2014: $5.30 billion 2015:…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
A series of storms this fall has promoted healthy grass growth on the range for grazing cattle, but improved feed conditions come as cattle prices remain in a slump and…
Farm Sector Financial Stress Still Climbing
…crop and livestock sectors of the ag economy. Over 90 percent of bankers who responded to the survey said they’ve seen at least some deterioration in working capital their clients…
National Agricultural Conservation Survey Begins
…agricultural land to schedule in-person interviews. The survey asks for information on conservation practices installed, nutrients and pesticides applied, cropping history, irrigation, and grazing for the 2014-2016 production years. Those…
USDA WASDE Report At a Glance
…pound is raised on both ends. Livestock, Poultry and Dairy: The 2016 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is increased from last month as higher fourth quarter beef…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…armed with knowledge and tools to make their crops and livestock more resilient to disease while keeping costs low for farmers so they can continue doing what they do best….
CDFA Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations. An estimated $45 million in competitive grant funding will be awarded to provide financial assistance for the implementation of dairy digesters and other…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…acreage was removed from potential treatment maps due to grazing and disking. Remaining host plants consisted of Russian thistle, Bassia, and saltbush and were viable. BLH counts were low in…