…agricultural land to schedule in-person interviews. The survey asks for information on conservation practices installed, nutrients and pesticides applied, cropping history, irrigation, and grazing for the 2014-2016 production years. Those…
USDA WASDE Report At a Glance
…pound is raised on both ends. Livestock, Poultry and Dairy: The 2016 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is increased from last month as higher fourth quarter beef…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…armed with knowledge and tools to make their crops and livestock more resilient to disease while keeping costs low for farmers so they can continue doing what they do best….
CDFA Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations. An estimated $45 million in competitive grant funding will be awarded to provide financial assistance for the implementation of dairy digesters and other…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…acreage was removed from potential treatment maps due to grazing and disking. Remaining host plants consisted of Russian thistle, Bassia, and saltbush and were viable. BLH counts were low in…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…for small-scale livestock grazing operations. Small livestock operations with 100 or fewer head of grazing dairy cows (or the equivalent) can submit applications to enroll up to 200 acres of…
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…of Oklahoma who employ agricultural technology and livestock production and ranching practices without a compelling state interest.” Supporters say it would allow farmers to defend themselves against unjust laws and…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…veterinary practices and help take care of American livestock.” Studies indicate there are significant shortages of food animal veterinarians in certain areas of the nation and in high-priority specialty sectors…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…ranchers who give proper care to their animals. Further, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle removed high-profile rancher Kevin Fulton from the national council. Fulton, who runs an organic grazing operation, was…
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico. The four labs are strategically located, based on the livestock demographics closest to each. The Davis lab deals with all livestock…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…Gala, Knox Kansas Farm City Day, Allen Ohio Harvest for Hospice Farm to Plate, Tuscarawas Virginia Farming Leaders, Rockingham 3,001-5,000 Members Michigan Special Needs Livestock Show: 4-H Challenged Me, Lapeer…
Feed Wheat Demand Could Ease Storage Crunch
…report from CoBank says low wheat prices and oversupply means wheat is destined to become a staple in livestock’s feed rations for at least the next year or two. A…
Agri View: Export Trade
…be 133 billion dollars. There is horticultural products, cotton, livestock and dairy products. Don’t forget poultry, oilseed and tree nuts. China is expected to be our biggest customer. Just a…
Bullish Agribusiness Opportunities Exist
…over the near term, there is no better opportunity than now to invest in expanded livestock production. We, U.S. farmers, encourage our foreign customers to invest in the future and…