…form of “managed trade” by establishing seasonal ag trade restrictions in North America. The president of the Mexican National Agriculture and Livestock Council offered an example of what that means….
“i5k” is for Insects
…species that are important to both agriculture and biological research. Resistance to pesticides used to control arthropod damage to livestock and crops is an evolving problem. Solutions to such challenges…
Best Breeds for Livestock Guard Dogs
…Livestock Guard Dogs and where to find them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Best Breeds of Livestock Guard Dogs Not just any dog can take on the…
Livestock Guard Dog
The primary tool you shouldn’t do without when raising livestock. Cathy Isom tells us about the livestock guard dog. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Livestock Guard Dog…
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
…accounted for 56 percent of the sale of certified organic production; livestock, poultry, and their products accounted for 44 percent. Organic production encompasses a wide range of commodities, including livestock…
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
…to humans. The study says: “Livestock play, and will continue to play, a critical role in adding value to these residual products, a large share of which could otherwise be…
Farm Aid Concert Served Certified Humane Meats
…be served at 34 Live Nation events across the country, including Farm Aid. Niman Ranch says it represents more than 720 independent family farmers and ranchers who raise livestock traditionally,…
OTA Files Lawsuit Against USDA Over Organic Livestock Standards
The Organic Trade Association announced a lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture over its failure to advance new organic livestock standards. The suit alleges USDA violated the Organic Foods Production…
NPPC Seeking ELD Waiver
The National Pork Producers Council Tuesday petitioned the Department of Transportation for a waiver and exemption for livestock haulers from regulations that NPPC says could harm animal well-being. The petition…
Farm Income Projected to Increase Slightly
…the slight increase…tape Increase Forecasts for both livestock and crop cash receipts are promising. Livestock cash receipts will increase by 4.8 percent and crop cash receipts will increase by 1.6…
Help Texas Agriculture Rebuild After Hurricane Harvey
…bales. The Extension Service also estimates at least 1.2 million beef cows, or roughly 27 percent of the state’s entire cowherd, were grazing in 54 counties that have officially been…
Ag Groups Applaud Dairy MPP Exit Announcement
…able to enroll in the Livestock Gross Margin program for 2018. “Looking ahead, Congress must make more resources available to the MPP, so that the program provides a more effective,…
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage
…year during open enrollment. Dairy operations enrolling in the program must meet conservation compliance provisions and cannot participate in the Livestock Gross Margin Dairy Insurance Program. Producers can mail the…
Harvey Impact on Texas Agriculture
…For livestock producers, the state has set up animal supply points and shelters. Key agriculture areas hit by the hurricane could receive more than 40 inches of rain before the…