…producer Kevin Kester says the current Hours of Service rules for livestock haulers present big challenges for the industry and can also jeopardize the health and well-being of livestock. “Hauling…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…industry and can often jeopardize the health and well-being of livestock,” said NCBA President and fifth-generation California rancher Kevin Kester. “Hauling livestock is inherently different than hauling products like paper…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…fencing and livestock water facilities. Livestock management requires year ‘round access to check animals, water supply, fencing, and rotate grazing. This access was denied by lack of creek passage during…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…financial assistance through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Eligible conservation practices include, but are not limited to, cover crops, sediment basins, fencing, irrigation systems, livestock pipelines, and other practices…
Review Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Before June 1 Deadline
…participating in the MPP or the Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Program or not enroll in either program. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…facility to draw his livestock to an unused part of his ranch. But for that he needed water. “We initially talked about drilling a well,” said District Conservationist Bryon Hadwick…
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…livestock. The Missouri House passed the bill 125-22 following previous passage in the Missouri Senate. Missouri became the first state to address the issue with legislation, sending a signal to…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Atlanta, Ga. 12. Kizable Kandy, LLC, Clearwater, Fla. 13. Laurel Springs Farm, Marion, Va. 14. Livestock Exporters Association of the USA, Chicago, Ill. 15. Nargo Industries USA, Inc., San Ramon,…
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…practices in the agricultural supply chain by enforcing contract standards for the livestock and fruit and vegetable industries as well as the National Organic Program. More than 4,000 AMS professionals…
Texas Tech to Launch Veterinary School
…of families” in the state’s livestock industry. The school stems from a report in 2016 adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board detailing the shortages of large animal and…
Dairy MPP Enrollment Deadline a Month Away
…All dairy operations seeking coverage must sign up during the enrollment period. USDA also announced that dairy producers can participate in either MPP or the Livestock Gross Margin program for…
American Veterinary Association Pleased With House Farm Bill
…new authorizations and funding for a National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, The National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and a livestock vaccine bank with immediate attention to foot-and-mouth disease….
Perdue To Allow Modified FMD Virus Onto US Mainland
…our nation’s livestock, the live FMD virus was previously not allowed anywhere in the country except for the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, where it was held and worked with…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
Agricultural producers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become eligible for a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance…