…is difficult for humans to work. Yet it provides excellent grazing for cattle. They are trying to make is sophisticated enough to recognize sick or injured animals and separate them…
Scientists Give Old Elm Tree a High-Tech Helping Hand
…the laboratory’s overarching mission, which is to safeguard not only important plant genetic resources, but also those of animals and microorganisms. ARS is the USDA’s principal, intramural scientific research agency….
Funding for Plant and Animal Phenomics and Microbiome Projects
…a small-scale, modular artificial gut system that can be used for high-throughput analysis of gut microbiome function in animals. The analysis will incorporate physiological features, such as fluid dynamics, mixing,…
Agri View: Land Prices
…quite well. Where, and how much, has a lot to do with prices today. Good grazing and pasture land is holding up well in some places. Small pasture land, say…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…grazing; foreign agricultural assistance and trade promotion. Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), Chair Rep. Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) Rep. Steve King (IA-04) Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) Rep. Ted…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…the herbicide is a danger to plants and animals listed under the Endangered Species Act. XtendiMax is designed to be used on soybean and cotton plants that have been genetically…
GIPSA, Organic Livestock Rules, Suspended for Review
…GIPSA rules refer to the practices of poultry and meat processors relative to the farmers that supply them with live animals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Annette Jones, DVM, on Animal Health & Food Safety
…prevention, detection, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and dairy contamination incidents Cattle owners against loss of animals by theft, straying or misappropriation through ongoing inspections and investigative services…
Agri View: Choice of Meat
…amounts of wild meat. That includes a long list of wild creatures. But it is heavily headed by deer and turkey. Interestingly though both of these animals were hunted to…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
…prohibits the sale in the state of eggs, pork and veal from animals raised in the banned housing outside of California. In late 2014, Pruitt and five other state attorneys…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…poultry. The final rule establishes a level playing field for organic producers, bolsters consumer confidence in the organic label, and ensures that all organic animals live in pasture-based systems utilizing…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…organic livestock and poultry production, thereby eliminating producers’ discretion to make sound decisions about animal care. It also would establish unreasonable indoor and outdoor space requirements for animals. The regulation…
Humans Need Bees
…As they pollinate plants that reproduce through pollination. And these plants feed our animals, birds and insects. Some ways to help the bee population include planting bee-friendly plants in your…
Five Myths About the Veterinary Feed Directive
…beef cattle specialist that debunked a few of the common myths. One is that antibiotics will not be available to treat animals. “Antibiotics will still be available to treat disease,”…