…in need and 659 tons of excess food to farm animals from its eighteen stores located throughout California. Additionally, Sprouts diverted 793 tons of food trimmings and scraps to composting…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
…safe to enter the United States – and which ones are best left behind. This helps protect the health of our country’s plants, animals and natural resources, ensuring many happy…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
…same amount of milk as one cow in California. These differences in performance of these animals is directly related to the environmental footprint.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
…pet markets with close to a dozen different product lines for pets and farm animals. Some of the most notable products include the antibiotic Baytril, as well as popular pet…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…sugary, fibrous hulls can feed animals big and small, including the emerging world of insect farming. This research project explores raising black soldier fly larvae, used as a feedstock for…
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
…toxic to humans and some animals and may cause allergic skin reactions. If you leave English ivy on buildings or other infrastructure, it can cause serious damage. Look for plenty…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…a manageable level. These domestic animals were doing the same job that elk, buffalo, deer, and other hay-burners did back in the early times. But environmentalists wanted them out of…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…Recipe for Success Foundation, Houston, Texas – $999,997 Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, Inc., Medford, Wisconsin – $954,434 NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries…
Animal Activist that Invade Farming Operations Do More Harm Than They Think
California has been a sight for animal activists, protests and break-ins on or near farms. Activists that enter farming operations often say they are there to save animals that are…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…cattle health, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, grazing management, consumer interest, and industry hot topics. Because many sessions run concurrently, attendees will be able to view videos of missed sessions online following…
Tips to Prevent Animal Activist from Trespassing
…risk and tamper with the biosecurity of the farm and animals as well. Hannah Thompson Weeman of Animal Agriculture Alliance gives tips for farmers to keep unwanted groups off their…
Continued Innovation Required in Animal Antibiotics
…from the National Institute for Animal Agriculture and Merck Animal Health, longtime beef veterinarian and professor Dr. Bob Smith explains that overcoming bacterial resistance is no easy task, for animals…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…organization from the United Kingdom with the goal of developing and promoting improvements to the overall welfare of farm animals. The research was published in UFAW’s journal Animal Welfare. The…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
…places new standards for housing farm animals and would ban the sale of complying products if the company failed to meet the required measures. Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter…