…whether that’s as a watchdog, a herder, or a helper to its master. We’ve had some pretty dramatic stories of dogs saving the lives of people and other animals, but…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…the NEPA process more burdensome for livestock producers. NCBA and PLC believe the rule makes NEPA more ambiguous, difficult, and costly, particularly for federal permitting, including grazing permits. They also…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
…history. “The recovery process will be ongoing, and we’ll continue to provide support,” says Rick Avery, AgriLife Extension Director. The losses include more than 12,000 dead cattle, lost grazing values,…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…grazing. Learn more on NRCS Organic Agriculture webpage, or contact NRCS at your local USDA Service Center. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…applied only to those FSIS-regulated products that are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States. USDA is currently re-evaluating the FSIS guideline for animal-raising claims…
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…health. By adhering to these requirements and working together, the livestock industry can better understand and manage the threat posed by HPAI, ensuring the safety and well-being of both animals…
Gov. Experts Say U. S. Milk Supply Safe Despite Trace Amounts of Inactive Bird Flu
…to packaging was from asymptomatic cows that were not treated as having the illness. During the course of the outbreak, the FDA has been evaluating milk from affected animals, in…
USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission of HPAI in Dairy Outbreak
…milk from sick cows is being diverted or destroyed.” USDA has also reiterated confidence in the safety of the U.S. meat supply. With cow-to-cow transmission confirmed, animals that are showing…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…“What the state veterinarian and the CDFA have decided to do is identify on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that these animals are not originating from a premise with a…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 04-04-24
…grazing lands. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until May 26, 2024. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…with it. Avian influenza A(H5N1) is a type of flu virus that usually infects wild birds and can spread to domestic birds and other animals. It occasionally infects people, though…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
Do you know a student with livestock experience? There’s a scholarship opportunity now open for students who wat to work with animals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…better align with consumer expectations. The “Product of USA” rule mandates that products bearing this label must come from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States. “Today’s…