DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is alerting cattle producers that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements have been reinstated. This follows a recent decision by the…
A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer
…churches, where they preach Thy Holy Word. But you may have observed me out here on the lonely plains, A-lookin’ after cattle, feelin’ thankful when it rains. Admirin’ Thy great…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…5. The APHIS rule requires “official identification” on certain cattle and bison moved across state lines for the purpose of animal disease traceability, and expanded the requirements for ear tags…
USDA on Screwworm Control
…the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people. Courtesy of USDA/APHIS If you’ve been a cattle producer for a long time, you may…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…consumption. This has sparked controversy, particularly within the cattle industry. The episode also touches on the implications of these changes for consumer buying trends, school meal plans, and institutions, as…
Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is disappointed by some of the changes that are proposed by an advisory committee that are crafting the “Scientific Report of the…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…the SAS Institute, emphasized the significance of this measure. “The outbreak is so widespread in our dairy cattle right now that we have got to be aggressive in trying to…
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
…tax relief for cattle producers who received payments due to wildfires. Previously, these payments counted as taxable income, meaning producers who already suffered from disasters were hurt again by having…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…cattle was first detected in March 2024. Today, USDA is issuing a new Federal Order, as well as accompanying guidance, requiring that raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be collected and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Beltway Beef podcast. Hunter Ihrman is joined by NCBA Chief Veterinarian Dr. Kathy Simmons for an update on the New World screwworm. A dangerous pest…
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
…agricultural groups say it places an unnecessary burden on small businesses. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the court’s decision, calling it a significant victory for producers. “The Corporate…
U. S. Producer Serving Time for Wire Fraud Sues Tyson Fresh Meats
DepositPhotos image A former Washington rancher serving a prison sentence for wire fraud stemming from a so-called ghost cattle fraud has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider his claims…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…Rollins’ nomination, focusing on her potential to support innovation and strengthen the sorghum industry. France stressed the importance of advancing policies that promote biofuels and nutritious food products. National Cattlemen’s…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity in Early Agriculture
…Scottish and Irish farmers built their livelihoods on some farm rings, but more were herding hogs and cattle. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading….