…Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association were in support of the spending bill due to the livestock waiver as well as other language in the bill. As with…
Agri View: Elimination of Slaughterhouses
…these protesters are meat consumers themselves. Can’t you see what they are trying to do? The millions of cattle, hogs, and chickens, would have to stay in the pastures, pens,…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
…— $5.58 billion Almonds — $5.16 billion Cattle and Calves — $2.53 billion Lettuce — $1.96 billion Strawberries — $1.83 billion Pistachios — $1.5 billion Tomatoes — $1.33 billion Walnuts…
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
…an initial 90-day waiver until March 18 of 2018. A final decision on the NPPC request for a waiver is still pending. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is also pleased…
NCBA Applauds Another 90-Day Delay in Electronic Logging Device Mandate
Mandate Was To Have Taken Effect on Sunday, March 18 Kevin Kester National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…found at the NIFA website. Previously funded projects include a project at Ohio State University to determine the effect of sleep loss on the immunity of dairy cattle. Researchers at…
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
…will more than offset increased pork and turkey production. The latest World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates Report says broiler production remains unchanged. USDA sees lower cattle slaughter and weights,…
Agri View: Meat Prices Increasing
…to raise the cattle. That could be the next prime increase you see at the supermarket. One economist has already laid it out this way. Basic prices are going up…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…Improved cattle gains per acre; Increased crop yields; Decreased inputs; Wildlife population improvements; and Better resilience to weather extremes. NRCS recently made several updates to the program to help producers…
NCBA President Has Ambitious Goals for 2018
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) held their national convention last month where NCBA President, and Monterey County Rancher, Kevin Kester explained some of the most significant issues that the…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…Rangeland Drought Hub. The website includes “Voices from the Drought,” the personal stories of ranchers discussing the agonizing decisions they made during the drought – such as culling cattle, reducing…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…presented by USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) staff and partners. The farm partners with NRCS to use conservation practices as it raises beef cattle, crops, and trees. This field…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
The United States Cattlemen’s Association wants the Department of Agriculture to clarify the definition of beef. USCA late last week submitted a petition to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…Dairy FARM Program to ensure that farmers demonstrate a commitment to quality farm management practices and safe, wholesome dairy products. AMS also announced it has finalized the Beef Cattle Production…