…nature’s “arms race” for survival. When plants and animals are moved from their native habitats to new locales where they have no natural enemies, their populations can grow unchecked. Paper…
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
…to destroy the whole barn of chickens because these guys were in there,” Thompson-Weeman said. “They’re not worried about the health and welfare of animals. They want to get in…
Backyard Wildlife Haven
…It’s very possible to convert your outdoor space, no matter how big or small, into a simple wildlife-friendly garden. With urbanization slowly pushing animals out of their habitats, that’s where…
Agri View: Controlling Diseases
…meat products. Let me take you back to 2010. Over half of the world population lived in cities then. Over twenty billion animals were raised for food. The UK had…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…against loss of animals by theft, straying, or misappropriation. The program consists of registration of livestock brands; inspection of cattle for lawful possession prior to transportation, sale or slaughter; recording…
Smelling Huanglongbing for Early-Detection
…certain scent. “Volatile organic compounds, also known as VOCs, are smells and odors that emit out of all living systems, so people, plants, animals, bacteria, they all emit odors. Some…
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…certified and non-certified entities, which will help streamline participation in the Agricultural Land Easement component of ACEP. The final rule also incorporates more fully the protection of grazing uses and…
Matthew’s Aftermath – Agricultural Impacts
Initial reports are coming from the Carolinas on how the hurricane previously known as Matthew has impacted crops and farm animals. Rod Bain has the story. Matthews-Aftermath…
North Carolina Flooding Kills Thousands of Livestock
…it experienced back in 1999 when thousands of dead hogs and chickens floated for days in the floodwaters from Hurricane Floyd. The Governor added that a “lot of animals have…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…is “more likely than you think,” but not from a favored agricultural source. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, has submitted a question regarding animal agriculture for…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…her cattle were feeling the heat and the lack of water, given the dry springs and creeks on the ranch near Cambria, so she was moving her animals uphill toward…
Sommet De l’Elevage is Under Way
…25th year, the event boasts 2,000 animals, 1,400 exhibitors from 28 different countries and 85,000 attendees from around the world. The Sommet De l’Elevage hosts the finest French and European…
Aged Cows Top the International Guernsey Show
…course of the day, 136 heifers and 72 cows were evaluated. The top two animals in each class are as follows: Spring Heifer Calf: H-Broke Levi Tayte, Dana & Madison…
USDA to Require Meat Packers to Report Online Cattle Buys
…in weekly price reports. The price reports are used by companies like Tyson Foods and Cargill to determine prices to pay ranchers for animals. USDA noted participation in the cash…