California wildfires continue to be a devastating yearly trend, but livestock grazing can provide an environmentally friendly approach to reducing the risks of fire. The weather patterns of California create…
Latest Climate Change Assessment Illustrates Farming Challenges of the Future
…to rise. The report focuses on Central Valley crops, the dairy industry, as well as the beef cattle grazing industry. By demonstrating the challenges facing California agriculture, the hope is…
Beef and Pork Export Values Expected to Soften in 2019
…its latest quarterly Situation and Outlook Report released this week that forecasts total exports of beef, pork, dairy, poultry and other livestock products combined are expected to decline $300 million…
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
…editing in livestock. NPPC also is urging the administration to quickly conclude talks on a new trade agreement with Mexico, reiterating its priorities of maintaining the zero-tariff rate on pork…
Agri View: Two Cultures of Vultures
…kill a black vulture without a federal permit. That permit cost $100.00 a year. It does not permit wholesale slaughter. It does give farmers enough authority to protect their livestock,…
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
…that address the unique realities of the livestock hauling industry are still needed. We will continue to work with FMCSA to provide flexibility for the livestock hauling industry.” The comment…
Animal Ag Groups Ask for Permanent Funding for Disease Preparedness
…uncontrolled FMD outbreak would be $199.8 billion. The coalition includes more than 100 state and national livestock, veterinary and animal health organizations. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China: U.S. Agriculture May Never Bounce Back
…for animal feeds. China is the world’s biggest importer of soybeans, which it uses to make cooking oil, biodiesel and livestock feed. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Weekly Drought Monitor Update
…the coast and along the U.S.-Mexico border to Louisiana and Mississippi, and north across Missouri to Colorado. The weekly measure notes that livestock production has been seriously impaired by the…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
…or some other livestock, or rangeland or fence or other structure… the more information we get in, the better picture we can provide to the farm service agency.” He also…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…Congress.” He’s talking about the Transporting Livestock Safely Across America Act, which would extend the Hours of Service rules for livestock haulers. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…grazing lands, organic agriculture systems and soil health. Since 2004, USDA has invested more than $297 million for 732 projects. This year’s projects include plans to develop a system that…
Eliminating Antibiotic Use Would Cost Cattlemen $1.8 Billion
…concern about the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture,” says Ted Schroeder, a Kansas State Livestock Economist. “Our study assessed the economic impacts on the beef cattle industry and consumers…
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
Cattle and sheep producers warned Congress that environmental laws are increasingly being misused by fringe activist groups and pose a growing threat to grazing on federal lands. The House Oversight…