…particularly successful, adding nearly 1.44 million acres in 2024, bringing the total to over 10 million acres. This program allows farmers to continue grazing and haying while also protecting the…
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
…or “Grass-Fed” and environmental claims like “Raised Using Regenerative Agriculture Practices” are voluntary marketing claims detailing certain aspects of how the animals are raised or how the producers maintain and…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…beef industry this year. He highlighted the fact that overall, the industry has experienced improvements in genetics, bountiful grazing land from two wet winters, and improvement in technology regarding video…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The cooperative agreements are made through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Projects address local resource concerns, climate-smart practices, and Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge. “Privately…
CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues
…said. “There’s ways also to convert existing operations, but then we run into maybe losing production having to reduce the number of animals and so no matter kind of what…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
…that the public lands rule threatens long-standing livestock grazing practices on public lands and disrupts the balance of land use, including energy, mining, and recreation. Grazing has been a recognized…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…to the danger these pests pose to people and animals, fire ants are detrimental to the success of your operation. Central Life Sciences developed Extinguish® Professional and Extinguish® Plus Fire…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…Assistance Program, reports are due earlier, especially before harvesting or grazing begins. If planting is prevented by a natural disaster like drought, farmers must report this on form CCC-576 within…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…for the program until June 28. Managed by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Grassland CRP encourages the conservation of grasslands while allowing for continued grazing and haying practices. Grassland…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…ship their cows at the time they prefer and without testing individual animals. Dairy producers from States enrolled in the first phase of this program who choose to enroll their…
Nation Watches Anti-Ag Activists in California
Cows grazing at the green meadow. By Hackman/DepositPhotos image That warning from Sonoma County, California, Farm Bureau Executive Director Dayna Ghirardelli to farmers around the nation. She’s talking about animal…
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year
…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,…