…to eat just about anything while they’re out grazing in the pasture. Some sheep breeds prefer finer, leafier grasses and alfalfa compared to coarser options, though some, like Icelandic sheep,…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
Industry groups are calling on lawmakers to take action on several cattle market concerns. Led by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), dozens of industry groups have sent a letter…
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
…and other evolving issues. An array of agricultural groups met in Phoenix, Arizona recently to go over the major challenges facing the U.S. cattle market and how to move forward….
Common Mistakes to You Need to Avoid When Raising Sheep
Pinterest Some common mistakes to avoid when raising sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to raising sheep – or any kind of livestock, for…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…Marketing Association. Leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, United States Cattlemen’s Association, National Farmers Union (NFU), and R-CALF USA participated in the discussion. The six…
Salmonella Outbreak Report Points to Adjacent Land Use
…could have occurred. Visual observations indicated sheep grazing on adjacent land or animal intrusion could have spread the contamination. Areas of the packing process also posed a potential risk for…
Study Combines Sheep Grazing and Solar Energy Production
…that, the energy produced by the solar panels created a significant increase in land productivity compared to the traditional open pasture. Listen to the radio report below. Study Combines Sheep…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
…burning millions of acres, destroying ecosystems, and emitting millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide. Fifth-generation cattle producer from Butte County, Dave Daley testified before the subcommittee that a more…
FDA: Recent E. coli Outbreaks a ‘Foreseeable Hazard’
…occurred every fall since 2017. The FDA said all of the cases were related to nearby cattle operations, more specifically feces from those animals that contained the E. coli strain…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…cattle are responsible for about 78 percent of all livestock emissions. While nearly impossible to achieve complete carbon neutrality, the global beef industry does have the ability to significantly reduce…
AB 434 Looks to Mitigate California Wildfires Through Better Grazing Access
…certain lands to reduce fuels and mitigate wildfire risk. The bill is being sponsored by the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). “We need to reintroduce grazing where appropriate on to state…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
…damage, and released significant levels of emissions. Sponsored by the California Cattle Council (CCC), the effort is seeking the development of a more fire-resilient future for the state. “This campaign…
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
…livestock industry, and a huge embarrassment for the Colorado Governor. But the storm is not over. An animal rights group is sponsoring a new ballot measure to end the cattle,…
The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep
…sheep. For one, sheep are social animals. They should never be kept singly, which is why most people keep them in flocks. Sheep kept with other animals are more friendly,…