…isn’t row crop land that takes the worst beating in wildfires. The vast amount of grazing land, weather it is for domestic livestock or wildlife, has already been staggering. Here…
Global Pork Production Shifting Because of Virus
…supplies. Surplus pork supplies are weighing the markets down as producers are rushing to market their healthy animals. Chinese pork prices have risen 40 percent since the country put the…
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
…currently working with several of its government agencies to help prevent the spread from wild animals into its domestic herds. Belgium is currently stressing that there is no disease in…
African Swine Fever Accelerating in China
…A Rabobank analyst told Reuters that “it looks like it’s accelerating,” and creating the expectation that farmers will start selling off pigs before they are forced to cull animals if…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…purposes. However, periodic grazing has a substantially smaller impact on an ecosystem than a wildfire. Grazing can also help to improve the overall health and function of the soil by…
Latest Climate Change Assessment Illustrates Farming Challenges of the Future
…to rise. The report focuses on Central Valley crops, the dairy industry, as well as the beef cattle grazing industry. By demonstrating the challenges facing California agriculture, the hope is…
Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden
…and stems to deter pesky animals like raccoons. In other words, planting these companions together helps each of them thrive and cuts down on the work a gardener has to…
Dairy Farms Turning to GoFundMe to Stay in Business
…generations to come, the money will go to purchase new animals, hay and anything over would be applied to the farm loans.” The page is now one of several found…
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
…the number of animals they owned on Aug. 1. “True to his word that he would have our backs, President Trump today demonstrated his commitment to America’s farmers, including pork…
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
…and tracks drug and antibiotic use on farms and in live animals. The Consumer Reports story is misleading to consumers about FSIS’ testing method. In fact, by setting the allowable…
Agriculture Welcomes USDA Help, Urges End to Trade Disputes
…50 percent additional tariff from China. The package will provide producers $8 per hog based on 50 percent of the number of animals they owned on August first. National Pork…
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
…to protect the welfare of animals in their care. The proposals released today are a positive step towards focusing on needed changes to Hours of Service, but more specific changes…
Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month
…Most goat cheeses are at their peaks in August and many dairy goats have wild berries and fresh herbs in their summer diets. The more food choices the animals have,…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…Committee Chair Steve Hilker says the hours of service rule doesn’t give drivers enough flexibility when hauling live animals. “The one year delay is needed because we still don’t have…