…counted as milk marketings for the Dairy Revenue Production or actual marketings for the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy programs. “The market realities of the COVID-19 era demand solutions, and…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…Priority.” The letter notes that the dairy and livestock industries have been hit particularly hard and makes several suggestions as to how the stimulus funding can assist farmers and ranchers. …
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
There is a lot of conversation about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from animal agriculture, however, the U.S. is a global leader when it comes to the environmental impact of livestock…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…tend crops and care for livestock. Beef cattle ranching differs from more intensive agriculture production as much of the work (fixing fence, feeding, checking cattle) is generally a solitary activity….
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…The legislation also includes an additional $9.5 billion for assisting livestock operations and specialty crop producers who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. In a letter addressed to Senate…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently extended the hours of service waiver to include livestock haulers. A few weeks ago, FMCSA initially suspended the hours…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…members in regard to manipulation of the livestock market as well as the potential for dumping fresh produce into the market from other countries. AFBF will remain in close contact…
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
…ranchers in managing their crops and livestock and making important business decisions. Listen to the report below. Modern Ag Report ~ 03.20.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…flood-prone agricultural land, and also includes a Grazing Reserve Rights option for enrolling grazed rangeland and pasture under an approved management plan. “Conservation easements assist our farmers and ranchers in…
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…nearby livestock operations. The leafy greens industry appears more than willing to improve safety protocols to help protect products from contamination. In response to the action plan from FDA, the…
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
…the Europeans who brought their wheat and livestock. It was one particular animal that made European settlement on the American continent possible. That animal wasn’t the horse. It was the…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
…that stem from livestock can frequently be misrepresented and the difference between methane and carbon dioxide is also not widely understood. “There’s definitely an exaggerated nature to livestock and their…
Building a Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime
…a Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime When raising livestock, you need a strong farm fence. A good fence will not only keep your livestock contained, but it will also…
Ways to Find Hay in the Wintertime
There is nothing worse than running low on feed for your livestock. Cathy Isom has suggestions about some ways to find hay in the wintertime. That’s coming up on This…