One of the best dual-purpose breeds if you are considering raising sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Border Leicester Sheep Pinterest When it comes to understanding which…
Seaweed Feed Reduces Cattle Emissions More Than 80 Percent
Researchers have determined that cattle that consume a particular type of seaweed feed can have their emission levels reduced. Associate Dean and Professor in the Animal Science Department at UC…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
…successful sustainable practices in U.S. agriculture,” said Stefanie Smallhouse, Arizona cattle rancher and president of the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation. “We want to be responsible stewards of the resources we…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…business owners, environmental stewards, and the economic backbone of rural communities across the country, U.S. cattle producers understand and appreciate the role of taxes in maintaining and improving our nation,”…
Week in Review: Port Issues Being Addressed and H-2A Reform Legislation Introduced
…have recently reintroduced legislation to provide cattle producers with more pricing information and ensure appropriate regionally negotiated cash trade. Researchers are evaluating alternative methods for addressing tadpole shrimp which can…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…industry,” said United States Cattlemen’s Association President Brooke Miller. “The current conversations on increasing transparency and price discovery in the cattle marketplace began at the 2020 Winter Thaw in Billings,…
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…events, and going to camp. In high school, she joined FFA and became a junior camp counselor for 4-H. Through FFA Lemm began breeding sheep, dairy goats, chickens, and dairy…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
…are expected to be the highest in five years. The increase will offset the declines in cash receipts for fruits, nuts, vegetables, melons, and cotton. Cattle, calves, hogs, and broilers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
…and his priorities if confirmed, research looking at sheep grazing cover crops, and changes to wine wastewater rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…Biden and his Administration as they recognize the positive role agriculture plays in addressing climate concerns,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall in a news release. ““We appreciate…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…as cattle, poultry, swine, and sheep. The objection from Hahn creates uncertainty about how the process will move forward, as the FDA is a division of HHS. The change of…
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
…Kirk Wilbur, Vice President of Government Affairs at the California Cattlemen’s Association. “We have at the California Cattlemen’s Association calculated what we believe those payments will be for the CFAP-3…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
…agriculture. “We were able to establish that farmers’ cattle and some other animals were not affected by the disease,” said Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach. “We’re…
Latest Dietary Guidelines Receive Praise from Several Ag Groups
…edition of the guidelines. “U.S. cattle producers appreciate the work of the committee, USDA and HHS on their sole focus on nutrition and science-based research to put together a set…