…the growing population of the planet with high quality protein be that plant or animals,” Ruhland explained. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Sustainably Feeding a…
American Lamb Board Sustainability Report
…including intensive production, intensive grazing, extensive grazing, range, and feedlots. The study identified the major production factors contributing to GHG emissions in US sheep production, which will guide the development…
Scientists Working on Prevention of Cattle Pinkeye
…itchiness, pain, and discomfort in the eyes of affected animals. Severe cases can result in blindness and impair weight gain in calves, and thus are a concern for animal well-being…
Oral Arguments in Prop 12 Case Underway in Supreme Court
…have raised concerns regarding the precedent Prop 12 could set moving forward. Farm groups have noted support for ensuring the health and safety of animals. The argument against Prop 12…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
…serving her regional community with her fellow officers. “I raised animals for the past nine years and definitely just keeping that time management, that’s one of the biggest ones,” Martinez…
AFBF Says Court ESA Ruling ‘Sends a Message’
…court erred by reversing the regulations without determining whether they were actually unlawful. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says, “The revisions to the Endangered Species Act protected at risk animals while…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…bison producers who utilize climate-smart agriculture grazing and land management practices. The project will guide and educate producers on climate-smart practices most suited for their operations, manage large-scale climate-smart data…
Application Period Open for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
Up to $12 million will be invested in the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…is a resounding victory for organic animals, farmers, and eaters,” senior attorney with Center for Food Safety, Amy van Saun said in a press release. “The proposed rule appears to…
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus
…weak fliers. He also reminds horse owners to keep the animals current on vaccinations and to keep the barn clean by removing standing water. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…has shown hemp to have promising nutritional benefits to livestock and pet animals. Studies are still ongoing to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of hemp as a feed ingredient. Colorado…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
…and landowners to protect grasslands and improve biodiversity while also continuing grazing and haying practices. Enrolled grasslands help to improve resiliency to drought and wildfire while sequestering carbon in vegetation…
Survey Says Shoppers Want Clearer Meat Labels
…term ‘meat’ should only refer to products made from animals. Even among consumers who have not accidentally purchased the wrong item, there is still support for distinct product labeling. Four…
Brewer’s Yeast to Cut Methane
…global climate change. Agriculture accounts for 11 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions with ruminant animals including cows responsible for more than a quarter of that total. Studies showed…