…topics ranging from soil health, seeds, plant breeding, and biological control, to biodiversity, economics, and livestock — all with a focus on organic production. Dahlberg “We are making these presentations…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
…of organic food and agriculture, but they could be broadened to include regular livestock production methods. Another policy change NPPC opposes is in Massachusetts, where a livestock housing initiative backed…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Deal Goes to A Vote
…is expected to benefit Canada’s livestock sector, among others. The signing follows a recent surge in trade between the countries that totaled $278 million in 2015, which was 14 percent…
Commodity Carnival
…Risk Ranch is a fun and fast-paced, single-player game with engaging, real-life content, challenging you to take on the role of a modern day farmer and bring livestock to market….
NMPF Endorses Legislation
…of Representatives that would clarify the exemption of dairy farms and other livestock producers from being subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which governs the safe disposal…
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
…last week. The department is seeking feedback on a regulatory proposal that would strengthen rules governing the importation, sale and use of antibiotics in livestock. In a news release, Health…
Opening Markets for Almond Hulls
…Van Meter says China especially is an ideal market for almond hulls. “They have the second largest dairy industry in the world, just behind India,” Van Meter says. “China livestock…
Pacific Region Cattle and Livestock Review
…from April, 2016 and down 3 percent from May 2015. Monthly milk per cow averaged 2,005 pounds, up 40 pounds from April 2016. Pacific Region Livestock Review (.pdf) full report….
Agri View: Farm Trends
…a farmer’s livestock, soybeans, or heirloom green zebra tomatoes, plus government assistance, equals gross cash income. Gross farm income, on the other hand, is tricky because it includes anything a…
USDA Announces Key Measures to Improve Pollinator Health
…of programs that provide a safety net for beekeepers who experience losses due to natural disasters, and the agency administers the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program,…
Agri View: Feral Hog Control
…of diseases such as brucellosis and pseudorabies to livestock and humans is also a concern among livestock producers and to animal and public health authorities (Texas Animal Health Commission 1992)….
Cage Free Egg
These days more consumers are making their voices heard about how they think farmers should produce crops and livestock. Cathy Isom looks into how consumer demand is changing the nation’s…
Dolcini Tours Farms
…devastation the Colony Collapse Disorder has had on their colonies. Victor also expressed his gratitude of their FSA Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). “It’s…
Sheep Shearing School Prepares Students
…skill can open the door to gratifying and high-paying seasonal work. “I tell my sheep shearing students, ‘You’ll never be unemployed,’” said John Harper, UC Cooperative Extension livestock and natural…