…or the Livestock Gross Margin program for dairy (LGM-Dairy), but not both. NMPF also thanked members of the Senate for making a similar request to USDA to allow farmers additional…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
Signup Begins June 4 for Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting disaster assistance program…
Brazil Trucker Strike Disrupting Ag Exports
…cities are short on food, gasoline, and medical supplies. However, the strike has also had devastating impacts on livestock. Tens of millions of chickens have been killed because feed supplies…
Beef Supply Facing Mounting Market Pressures
…percent through mid-April from a year ago, driven by ongoing dry pasture conditions, and the likelihood of forced herd liquidation during the coming grazing season, as reported by meat industry…
OTA: Higher Organic Standards Up to Industry
The USDA recently withdrew its organic livestock and checkoff rules, which signals that the agency likely won’t be setting any higher standards for the organic seal. Laura Batcha, CEO of…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…producer Kevin Kester says the current Hours of Service rules for livestock haulers present big challenges for the industry and can also jeopardize the health and well-being of livestock. “Hauling…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…industry and can often jeopardize the health and well-being of livestock,” said NCBA President and fifth-generation California rancher Kevin Kester. “Hauling livestock is inherently different than hauling products like paper…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…fencing and livestock water facilities. Livestock management requires year ‘round access to check animals, water supply, fencing, and rotate grazing. This access was denied by lack of creek passage during…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…financial assistance through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Eligible conservation practices include, but are not limited to, cover crops, sediment basins, fencing, irrigation systems, livestock pipelines, and other practices…
Review Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Before June 1 Deadline
…participating in the MPP or the Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Program or not enroll in either program. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…facility to draw his livestock to an unused part of his ranch. But for that he needed water. “We initially talked about drilling a well,” said District Conservationist Bryon Hadwick…
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…livestock. The Missouri House passed the bill 125-22 following previous passage in the Missouri Senate. Missouri became the first state to address the issue with legislation, sending a signal to…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Atlanta, Ga. 12. Kizable Kandy, LLC, Clearwater, Fla. 13. Laurel Springs Farm, Marion, Va. 14. Livestock Exporters Association of the USA, Chicago, Ill. 15. Nargo Industries USA, Inc., San Ramon,…
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…practices in the agricultural supply chain by enforcing contract standards for the livestock and fruit and vegetable industries as well as the National Organic Program. More than 4,000 AMS professionals…