…specifically in our local region and we also wanted to talk about how farmers can use different farming practices.” Some of the topics that will be addressed include grazing system…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
Legislation was recently unveiled that would significantly alter the landscape of animal agriculture in the United States, particularly livestock production. The Farm System Reform Act of 2019 would establish a…
Maintaining the Integrity of the Organic Seal
…Monterey focused on the sales of organic products and some of the driving factors for the industry. Batcha noted that 2019 had a series of instances where livestock feed with…
Potential for Using Hemp as Animal Feed
…specific nutritional value that hemp can provide for livestock. There appears to be substantial interest for hemp as an animal food source, as the coalition has raised a considerable amount…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
…to prevent the disease, which occurs in all states where the crop is grown for hay, livestock forage, feed or other uses. Efforts to develop commercial varieties with resistance using…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…beneficial use. Since 1977, ABC has funded 79 research projects totaling $3.5 million exploring the best ways to utilize these materials, establishing traditional uses such as dairy feed, livestock bedding,…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
…activated ejector, and a stake. Bilingual warning signs mark the placement of each device. Courtesy USDA/APHIS We sincerely appreciate USDA and EPA working together to ensure livestock producers have access…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…other lands while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. A separate CRP Grasslands signup will be offered each year following general signup. The sign-up period for CRP Grasslands in 2020…
Dealing with the Dreaded Goat Head Weed
…difficult to eradicate, but it can also poison livestock and pets, and if you’ve ever stepped on it, you know it’s awful. This noxious weed is widespread in drier climates…
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
Pens in use today at the Yuba-Sutter Fair in Yuba City. Credit: California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) — To help house displaced farm animals during times of disaster, portable livestock…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the origin of the Livestock Rule, educational opportunities for…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…payments. Per-acre non-specialty crop county payment rates, specialty crop payment rates, and livestock payment rates are all currently available on farmers.gov. This is the second of up to three tranches of…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
The funding amount for the upcoming round of livestock methane reduction funding has been significantly reduced in the most recent State budget. With significant interest in the program, it is…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…donations made will go directly to farmers, ranchers, and their livestock. American AgCredit offered to provide matching funds up to $25,000 for all donations that are made through the fundraising…