A new ordinance in San Francisco requires grocery stores to report antibiotic use in the raising of livestock at the city’s approximately 120 stores that sell meat to the public….
Two Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
…will restrict producers’ ability to sell and packers’ ability to buy livestock and lead to further consolidation of the livestock industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…asked. Speaking about the proposed increase to $100 per year from the current $100 every five years for livestock stock pond registration, Kirk Wilbur, director of government affairs for the…
Record Crop Value in Sacramento County
The 2016 Crop and Livestock Report that was recently released by the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office showed that the area’s farmers and ranchers have set a record for their…
Organic Field Crop Production Numbers Rising
Organic farming is a rapidly growing segment of U.S. agriculture. Organic vegetables, fruits, and livestock make up the bulk of the entire segment. However, a new USDA report shows organic…
Mexico Says U.S. Proposals Would Threaten Free Ag Trade
…form of “managed trade” by establishing seasonal ag trade restrictions in North America. The president of the Mexican National Agriculture and Livestock Council offered an example of what that means….
“i5k” is for Insects
…species that are important to both agriculture and biological research. Resistance to pesticides used to control arthropod damage to livestock and crops is an evolving problem. Solutions to such challenges…
Best Breeds for Livestock Guard Dogs
…Livestock Guard Dogs and where to find them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Best Breeds of Livestock Guard Dogs Not just any dog can take on the…
Livestock Guard Dog
The primary tool you shouldn’t do without when raising livestock. Cathy Isom tells us about the livestock guard dog. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Livestock Guard Dog…
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
…accounted for 56 percent of the sale of certified organic production; livestock, poultry, and their products accounted for 44 percent. Organic production encompasses a wide range of commodities, including livestock…
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
…to humans. The study says: “Livestock play, and will continue to play, a critical role in adding value to these residual products, a large share of which could otherwise be…
Farm Aid Concert Served Certified Humane Meats
…be served at 34 Live Nation events across the country, including Farm Aid. Niman Ranch says it represents more than 720 independent family farmers and ranchers who raise livestock traditionally,…
OTA Files Lawsuit Against USDA Over Organic Livestock Standards
The Organic Trade Association announced a lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture over its failure to advance new organic livestock standards. The suit alleges USDA violated the Organic Foods Production…
NPPC Seeking ELD Waiver
The National Pork Producers Council Tuesday petitioned the Department of Transportation for a waiver and exemption for livestock haulers from regulations that NPPC says could harm animal well-being. The petition…