…a higher almond hull concentration were chewing about an hour more each day compared to the control animals. “I think that hour more of chewing, more saliva production when the…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…impact of CoVID-19 on food safety and animals. Rural Development (RD): RD will continue to provide loans and grants to rural communities across all of RD programs. ReConnect applications will…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…flood-prone agricultural land, and also includes a Grazing Reserve Rights option for enrolling grazed rangeland and pasture under an approved management plan. “Conservation easements assist our farmers and ranchers in…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…starting seeds and getting the animals out to new pasture, are much less busy than the fall. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Addressing Activist Groups Coming onto Farms and Ranches
…take video or photos of production animals, while others will break in and steal animals. While theft or property damage can be a felony in some cases, many other actions…
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
…with the French and Dutch into the Caribbean and Canada. The animals were tough and capable creatures that thrived in the new land. Over time, many escaped domestic life and…
Building a Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime
…your fence is built, your animals will be the best detectors of any holes or gaps in the fence, so let them show you if you have made any mistakes!…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
…to edit these animals continues to be refined and is not used for all applications of gene editing in animals. Edits that seek to “knock-out” a gene (in order, for…
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
…but common examples include renewal of a term grazing permit, construction of range improvements, or to become eligible for participation in USDA programs. However, due to litigation, outside pressure, an…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…habitat, pollinator habitat, livestock grazing, landscape restoration, conservation practices, and ornamental applications. Detailed information is available for conservation planners on the establishment and management of the species in vegetative plantings. Ethnobotanical…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…Farm Bill. “Through easements, agricultural landowners are protecting agricultural lands from development, restoring grazing lands and returning wetlands to their natural conditions,” NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr said. “The new changes…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…specifically in our local region and we also wanted to talk about how farmers can use different farming practices.” Some of the topics that will be addressed include grazing system…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
…will also need to address pre-weaned calf practices and protocols such as how animals are moved and the process of disbudding. MCAP’s will also be required to have detailed criteria…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
…done to strengthen U.S. biosecurity.” The most likely path for a FAD to enter the country would be through the importation of infected animals or contaminated products. An outbreak of…