…survey by randomly calling 1,200 beef producers across the nation via landline and cellphone numbers. These producers were sourced from a list totaling 150,000 producers from all over the country….
USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry
…culture technology to develop products derived from livestock and poultry. The public meeting focused on the potential hazards, oversight considerations, and labeling of cell cultured food products derived from livestock…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…that disease-free, certified planting materials are available to U.S. specialty crop producers. You can view the FY 2019 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 spending plans on the USDA Animal and…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…situation overseas,” said Ibach. “We are committed to working with the swine industry, our producers, other government agencies, and neighboring countries to take these additional steps.” At the same time,…
Sec. Perdue Comments on the Development of a Vaccine Bank
…hearing, including the development of a vaccine bank to address livestock diseases. “While we refer to it as a ‘vaccine bank’ it’s actually a broader strategy than that,” Secretary Perdue…
Nighttime Labor Regulation Language to Be Reviewed in April
…you have to designate safe areas for the start and end of a shift and break areas.” Many agricultural groups oppose the proposed language. Wolfe added that between producers voiding…
Study Reveals Pigs Can Transmit FMD Prior to Signs of Sickness
…fever and blisters. Foot-and-mouth disease continues to be the most important foreign disease of livestock worldwide, said Jonathan Arzt, lead investigator and veterinary medical officer with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Although…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
A research project looking into the energy costs associated with groundwater pumping is seeking participation from growers via an online survey of farms and ranches. Producers are being encouraged to…
Keeping the Carbon Footprint of Livestock in Perspective
…Footprint of Livestock in Perspective About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
…after information was provided to officials from both countries prior to the public announcement. “The United States proved that China for years provided government support for its grain producers far…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…Resistant weeds are also growing in prevalence, making it increasingly important for producers to be targeted in their weed control strategies. When determining weed control options, growers should employ multiple…
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
…gave this year’s producers award to Bruce and Rick Rominger of Rominger Farms in Winters, California. News release from National Association of Conservation Districts The National Association of Conservation Districts…
Getting More from Your Bank with Farmer Mac Services
Producers looking for various types of financing assistance can often access Farmer Mac services through their local banking institution. Farmer Mac works closely with many community banks in order to…
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
…will be publicly available on www.regulations.gov. Learn more here. Source: USDA Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…