…bill would nullify state regulations like California’s Prop 12, which mandates that certain meat products sold in the state must come from animals housed according to specific animal welfare standards….
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…to get this situation under control.” Livestock Imports Suspended Indefinitely Effective immediately, all imports of live animals from Mexico are suspended. This decision comes as U.S. agricultural officials cite unreliable…
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
…truly means to manage dairy animals for success across every stage of life. From in utero development to dry cow transition, Dr. Earleywine explains how each phase presents a unique…
Michael Kelly: The Forgotten Pioneer of Barbed Wire
…problem emerged—there were no fences. Animals often wandered off or fell victim to predators, making containment a major challenge for early settlers. Michael Kelly attempted to solve this with his…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…who’ve been stewards of that land for years. And there is a way that you can do rotational grazing and you can do regenerative practices and you can do cover…
Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program-Receives Funding from CDFA
…Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Monterey County and FixNation of Los Angeles County, which will both be offering free spay and neuter services to help reduce local feral cat…
Dangers of the Screwworm to Cattle Operations
Screwworm larva. Tusklike mandibles protruding from the screwworm larva’s mouth rasp the flesh of living warm-blooded animals. A wound may contain hundreds of such larvae. By John Kucharski – Transferred…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…Another contentious topic for Nick and Lorrie involved Marin County, where environmentalists and ranchers clashed over federal land grazing management. With 12 of 14 ranches facing possible shutdown within 15…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…economies, noting that grazing permits on federal lands are significantly cheaper than on state or private lands. Kendall urged listeners to contact their representatives to protect public lands. Listen to…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
…that hatch into maggots which burrow into the flesh of living animals. The infestation can be fatal if not treated quickly. While rare, screwworms can also infect humans. Mexican President…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
…regulations that would particularly impact small and medium-sized pork producers. The legislation responds to California’s Proposition 12, which sets minimum space standards for farm animals and restricts the sale of…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…requirements for certain farm animals and banned the sale of products from animals not raised in compliance with these standards. “This regulation extends far beyond California’s borders, affecting farmers in…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
…$75 million USDA initiative for wildfire mitigation in California and Oregon. This includes the creation of fuel breaks and the potential role of livestock grazing in reducing wildfire risks. The…
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…vaccine to protect individuals at the highest risk of exposure. Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended targeted vaccinations for those handling infected animals, including laboratory workers and others…