…2016 represented more than $6.6 billion dollars with more than 90 percent of those ingredients consumed by the Mexican livestock industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pork Producers Applaud Withdraw Of GIPSA Rules
…from Carlyle, Ill. “The regulations would have restricted the buying and selling of livestock, led to the consolidation of the livestock industry – putting farmers out of business – and…
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
…processing losses.” Other farmers and ranchers are also hoping for some wildfire relief soon, as they wrestle with the logistics of protecting their animal herds. “The livestock industry has an…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…processors who have already adopted organic standards. The Organic Transitions Program supports research, education, and extension efforts to help to exist and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers improve their…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…progress. Backup generators are being utilized to ensure livestock has access to water if the power goes down and many ranchers are leaving specific gates open so animals will not…
Sage Grouse Comment Period Announced
…the western Ranchers and other stakeholders that are impacted by unfair rules that negatively impact the livestock industry. Fix The public may submit comments to the proposed changes through a…
Sommet de l’Élevage Announces Expansion Plans
The Sommet features cattle shows. This year they have nearly 2,000 animals participating. Big expansion plans for an already huge global livestock show is among the news coming out of…
U.S. and EU Producers Talk Beef Trade at Sommet de l’Élevage
…beef trade with the EU. The Sommet is the EU’s largest livestock show in which exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to make business connections. Renee Strickland, who is representing the…
South Canada Livestock Producers Could See Winter Hay Shortage
…off grazing lands early to preserve pastures. Early feeding brings an added expense to producers. One expert suggested that if alternative supplies and cost “don’t pencil out,” then producers will…
San Francisco Enacting Law to Require Stores to Report Antibiotics Use in Livestock
A new ordinance in San Francisco requires grocery stores to report antibiotic use in the raising of livestock at the city’s approximately 120 stores that sell meat to the public….
Two Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
…will restrict producers’ ability to sell and packers’ ability to buy livestock and lead to further consolidation of the livestock industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…asked. Speaking about the proposed increase to $100 per year from the current $100 every five years for livestock stock pond registration, Kirk Wilbur, director of government affairs for the…
Record Crop Value in Sacramento County
The 2016 Crop and Livestock Report that was recently released by the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office showed that the area’s farmers and ranchers have set a record for their…
Organic Field Crop Production Numbers Rising
Organic farming is a rapidly growing segment of U.S. agriculture. Organic vegetables, fruits, and livestock make up the bulk of the entire segment. However, a new USDA report shows organic…