…agreements. Under the TPP agreement, new export opportunities for livestock products, including beef, pork, poultry and dairy will expand demand for soybeans and other feed ingredients by U.S. livestock producers….
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a joint hearing to explore…
NFU Opposes Proposed Rule to Allow Beef Imports from Namibia
…would have devastating consequences on our domestic livestock industry. NFU calls upon the administration to defend U.S. farmers and ranchers by opposing imports of live animals and processed or frozen…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
…coast. She is currently going to school at Utah State, where she’s studying ag communications. Corryn was very involved in agriculture growing up, with her family’s business, La Rue Livestock….
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
…the National Pork Producers Council says it’s critical to remember the important role antibiotics play in animal agriculture. Micheal Clements reports. Antibiotics in livestock Dallas Hockman is the vice president…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Extension, livestock and range farm advisor Shannon Douglass, Orland, CalAgJobs, owner Melissa Heinrich, Santa Clarita, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., senior director of sourcing Johnna Hepner, Hollister, Produce Marketing Association, director of…
California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.
…on the livestock marketing industry. Dan Harris, LMA President and owner of Holton Livestock Exchange (KS); David Macedo, LMA Government and Industry Affairs Committee chair and owner, president of Tulare…
New CA Livestock Antibiotic Law Strictest in US
California’s new livestock antibiotic bill is now law, and it’s the toughest in the U.S. Sabrina Hill has more. New CA Livestock Law California now has the strictest livestock antibiotics…
Opinion: You Know You’re At a California Fair When…
…was developed in the early nineteenth century when agricultural reformers in the northeastern United States organized local exhibitions to promote modern farming. Typical events included livestock judging, exhibits of new…
Beet Curly Top Virus Monthly Report
Beet leafhopper (BLH) counts remained very low throughout the month of September. Disking and grazing were actively underway as growers received the Program’s treatment waivers. Typically, disking and grazing reduces…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…information on pricing, contracting for purchase, supply and demand conditions for livestock, livestock production and livestock products. “America’s pork producers urge President Obama to sign into law this important legislation,…
Antibiotic Use In Livestock Industry Coming Down
The livestock industry and the marketers of animal antibiotics seem to be cooperating with FDA guidance designed to reduce the routine use of antibiotics Antibiotic Use In Livestock Industry Coming…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…are working to ensure that people, livestock and pets have the support they need to overcome the disasters. The Valley Fire in Lake County, which started Sept. 12, had burned…
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association appreciates the efforts of the Senate in reauthorizing Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting through 2020. NCBA President, Philip Ellis, a Wyoming cattle producer, said this information…









