…pests, illnesses and fertility problems. Producers and breeders also need to be able to respond to changing consumer demands. The collection is made up of samples of sperm, embryos, and…
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
…spare rib prices,” Newton said. With milk production record-high in 2019 and cheese production increasing, consumers will see lower cheese prices this grilling season. Credit: AFBF New this year, AFBF…
Global Livestock Show Worth The Trip – Sommet De L’Elevage
U.S. cattle and livestock producers interested in keeping up with their industry in other parts of the world first-hand should consider a visit to one of the world’s largest and…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…new guidelines will provide more flexibility for our customers who want to plant cover crops to meet their production and conservation goals for their farms.” Producers now know up front…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…which highlights innovations from scientists and researchers that are solving problems for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers; and creating opportunities for American businesses to thrive. Secretary Perdue discussed the release…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…a teleconference led by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) researchers, veterinarians, producers, and industry experts discussed the challenges associated with the FDA’s regulation of gene editing (GE) technology. “No…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…producers for MPP-Dairy premiums paid between 2014-2017 on May 8, 2019. As of May 28, more than $1.7 million in cash refunds have been paid to dairy producers. Dairy Margin…
New Tariffs Include Pesticides
With talks on the agenda, many producers are hoping for progress between the U.S. and China as pesticides are on the list of next tariffs. As AgNet West reported last…
California Represents Cover Crops at House Hearing
…was California Farm Bureau Federation First Vice President and Grower Shannon Douglass. California Congressman and Subcommittee Ranking Member Doug LaMalfa asked Douglass questions about the challenges producers have with soil…
Enhancing Farm to School Efforts Through New Partnership
…Nutrition Service’s Office of Community Food Systems (OCFS). The new partnership will be an effort to develop farm to school trainings for agricultural producers. The farm to school training and…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
…drill to put multiple holes in the milk jug. Dig a hole and put the milk jug in the ground next to your plants. When finished, cover with dirt but…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…CRP runs from June 3 to August 23. “Agricultural producers with expiring CRP contracts have set aside land to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
…feed or forage. This can lead to diarrhea, weight loss, diminished milk production and sometimes death. Calves are especially vulnerable and if their mothers are infected, they can acquire the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-20-19
…and there was lots of talks on getting the USMCA ratified this week. Brian German has a critical report for cotton producers as an emergency registration has been made available…