…CRP are set to expire on Sept. 30, 2016. Producers with expiring contracts or producers with environmentally sensitive land are encouraged to evaluate their options under CRP. Since it was…
Busy December for Ag in Congress
…Producers still don’t know what tax breaks they’ll have to buy equipment and make other investments this year — a repeat of last December, except that key breaks like section…
Americans Wrong on Chicken Facts
…believe that the media portrays the care of chicken negatively, highlighting the need for chicken producers to engage in more conversations with consumers about where their chicken comes from. The…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…of overall economic development. However, changes in climate are expected to affect U.S. consumers and producers by altering the type and price of food imports from other regions of the…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…Livestock Minister of Costa Rica Cao Duc Phat, Vietnam Minister of Agriculture Geraldine Byrne-Nelson, Ireland Ambassador to France Finally, Secretary Vilsack host a side event on Climate Change, Global Food…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…emissions, bring choice and savings to consumers when they fill up at the pump, support American producers, expand new markets for rural-grown and -made products, and drive economic investment in…
Propane Irrigation Proving Beneficial to California
Advancements in technology have made propane irrigation engines more and more attractive to California producers as they have become competitive with conventional engines. Propane Irrigation Proving Beneficial Cinch Munson with…
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
What should consumers know about antibiotics in agriculture and livestock production? Registered dietitian nutritionist Nikki Putnam shares her thoughts. Antibiotics in Agriculture As the consumer push to remove antibiotics from…
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
…veterinary-client-patient relationships, producers and veterinarians will have to keep treatment records like they do their finances.” Key stakeholders in the battle against antimicrobial resistance within the livestock and human-health communities…
COOL: WTO to Announce Retaliation
…deadline, will determine the level of retaliation tariffs Canada and Mexico can issue. Nick Giordano of the National Pork Producers Council says retaliatory actions are likely to quickly follow the…
Key Time to Monitor for Leaffooted Bug
Courtesy: UCANR Leaffooted bug has re-emerged as an issue for almond growers over the last two seasons and researchers say there is a specific time for California producers to monitor…
Foot and Mouth Disease
…have been studies, saying that depopulation of livestock is the only effective way to cut foot and mouth losses. Emergency vaccination would be of little help. According to a Kansas…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
A new program will help give new California farmers and ranchers some hands-on help to get started in the industry. Hands-on Help for New Producers The United States Department of…
Porksgiving
…who you see is giving back to others. To learn more visit Pork Be Inspired-dot-com where you’ll find great recipes and inspiring stories about producers giving back to their communities….