…animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. S. 1255, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act, was introduced by Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) with a bipartisan group…
2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be Hosted in California
…what they do be a little nervous, and that’s kind of fun.” Reigning World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, Jared Miller, will be in attendance, along with many other past World Livestock…
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…producers and other poultry and livestock feeders,” Brown concluded. The comments in their entirety can be found here. Source: National Chicken Council Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
…broadcaster in Kansas, where he also served as director of communications for Kansas Livestock Association, before moving to Denver, Colo., to join the staff of the National Cattlemen’s Association (NCA),…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
…Congress over jurisdiction.” The legislation would put cell-cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry under FSIS jurisdiction. The regulatory shift would be made through amending the Federal Meat Inspection…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…(MPP-Dairy): On March 22, 2019, Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that dairy producers who elected to participate in the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle Program in 2018 can now retroactively participate…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…operations making under $50,000 represent just 2.9 percent. Farm expenses are $326 billion with feed, livestock purchased, hired labor, fertilizer and cash rents topping the list of farm expenses in…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-11-19
…on glyphosate as well as why some livestock auctioneers took their skills to Capitol Hill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
American Lamb Checkoff Program Proves Value in Recent Report
…the program by industry stakeholders equates to approximately $14.20 in return. The report uses pertinent information taken from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as…
Reporting Field Crew Property Theft
Theft has been an ongoing issue for the agriculture industry for years. People steal fruits and nuts, agriculture equipment, livestock and now personal items of field crew members. While theft…
Farmers Need Disaster Relief Now
…full impact of recent flooding in the Midwest is still being assessed. But we know that many farmers are facing near-complete losses of their crops, livestock and farm infrastructure. At…
Stolen 4-H Goats Recovered
…of March 26th, seven cases remain open with 59 goats outstanding. Detectives offer these tips to help protect your livestock. Make sure your fencing and gates are secure. Stay vigilant…
Cregan Named Fresno County Ag Commissioner
…2019. Commissioner Cregan holds a B.S. in Animal Science from U.C. Davis and brings 30+ years of experience in livestock and 12 years in civil service leadership. Having grown up…
Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand
The reports of severe flooding in Nebraska are sobering, with farmers losing crops and livestock, fields washed out, topsoil gone with the barns, silos, tractors and homes flooded, sometimes swept…