…for small-scale livestock grazing operations. Small livestock operations with 100 or fewer head of grazing dairy cows (or the equivalent) can submit applications to enroll up to 200 acres of…
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…of Oklahoma who employ agricultural technology and livestock production and ranching practices without a compelling state interest.” Supporters say it would allow farmers to defend themselves against unjust laws and…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…veterinary practices and help take care of American livestock.” Studies indicate there are significant shortages of food animal veterinarians in certain areas of the nation and in high-priority specialty sectors…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…ranchers who give proper care to their animals. Further, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle removed high-profile rancher Kevin Fulton from the national council. Fulton, who runs an organic grazing operation, was…
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico. The four labs are strategically located, based on the livestock demographics closest to each. The Davis lab deals with all livestock…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…Gala, Knox Kansas Farm City Day, Allen Ohio Harvest for Hospice Farm to Plate, Tuscarawas Virginia Farming Leaders, Rockingham 3,001-5,000 Members Michigan Special Needs Livestock Show: 4-H Challenged Me, Lapeer…
Feed Wheat Demand Could Ease Storage Crunch
…report from CoBank says low wheat prices and oversupply means wheat is destined to become a staple in livestock’s feed rations for at least the next year or two. A…
Agri View: Export Trade
…be 133 billion dollars. There is horticultural products, cotton, livestock and dairy products. Don’t forget poultry, oilseed and tree nuts. China is expected to be our biggest customer. Just a…
Bullish Agribusiness Opportunities Exist
…over the near term, there is no better opportunity than now to invest in expanded livestock production. We, U.S. farmers, encourage our foreign customers to invest in the future and…
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
…an obvious agenda. In addition to blatantly violating the law, unauthorized visitors on farms present serious threats to the health and safety of livestock and poultry. “Biosecurity” refers to measures…
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
…Goss says lower grain prices and a 19 percent drop in livestock prices over the last 12 months have contributed to the drop. Also tracked by the survey, the farmland…
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
…reduced across broilers, turkeys, and eggs for 2016 and reduced for broilers and eggs for 2017. Read the full USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook report (with all charts). (.pdf)…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…Attention: Victoria Hornbaker. For additional information, contact: Victoria Hornbaker, Program Manager at (916) 654-0317, or e-mail (Victoria.hornbaker@cdfa.ca.gov). Livestock Identification Advisory Board-4 Vacancies CDFA’s Bureau of Livestock Identification is announcing vacancies…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
…a cash settlement process for live cattle futures, the same settlement process for other livestock futures operated by CME. Modifications to the physical delivery process are also being considered. USCA…