…latest action by the association, which also has represented some of the African-American farmers claiming widespread discriminatory practices by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The group said this week that…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…exports markets for U.S. goods. The programs are consolidated as the International Market Development Program. Additionally, the measure has money for feral swine eradication. According to the U.S. Department of…
APHIS Wildlife Services Conducts First Field Trial of Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…on free-roaming feral swine. Feral swine are an invasive species causing extensive and costly damage and disease threats to crops, property, native ecosystems, livestock health, and human health. Feral swine…
National Pork Board Elects New Officers
…World Pork Expo. Rommereim is the owner, manager and operator of Highland Swine, which markets 10,000 pigs annually. He also grows corn and soybeans, as well as has a cow/calf…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Calif. 16. National Swine Registry, West Lafayette, Ind. 17. Quatrefoil Skincare, LLC, Madison, Wis. 18. Seven Hills Food Co., Lynchburg, Va. 19. Shaffer Genetics, Albany, Ind. 20. That Crazy Bee…
Perdue To Allow Modified FMD Virus Onto US Mainland
…a highly contagious viral foreign animal disease that affects domestic livestock – including cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and domestic cervids – with reduced milk and meat productivity, illness, and death….
Rabobank: Challenges Ahead for U.S. Global Pork Trade
…tension exemplifies what could be a challenging year ahead for the pork industry in 2018. African swine fever in Europe could be another challenge in the global pork trade. The…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…scenes to keep mosquito populations in check. But in recent years, new species of mosquitos capable of spreading Zika, West Nile encephalitis, chikungunya and yellow fever have made their way…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…support exports markets for U.S. goods. The programs are consolidated as the International Market Development Program. Additionally, the measure has money for feral swine eradication. According to the U.S. Department…
USDA Highlights Feedback from Stakeholders in Review of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program
…and swine industries was the ongoing concern about the thinness of the negotiated market. Negotiated trade has been rapidly replaced by formula pricing, forward markets, and longer-term marketing agreements. For…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…Giant African snail: $1,643,151 to support ongoing eradication efforts in Florida; Agriculture Detector Dog Teams: $4,835,000 to programs in California and Florida to enhance package inspections; Grapes: $851,184 to enhance…
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…Senate seat. Espy was the first African-American to hold the Agriculture Secretary position. The Hagstrom Report points out the Espy was indicted for receiving improper gifts in 1997, but was…
Alternative Antibiotic Gives Piglets a Boost
An amino acid produced naturally in humans, swine and other species shows promise as an alternative to antibiotics and growth promoters for piglets. ARS scientists are studying a natural antimicrobial…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, is the sole source of market information on sales to packers of cattle, swine and lambs and on the subsequent sale of meat products. Inspection…