The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a joint hearing to explore…
NFU Opposes Proposed Rule to Allow Beef Imports from Namibia
…would have devastating consequences on our domestic livestock industry. NFU calls upon the administration to defend U.S. farmers and ranchers by opposing imports of live animals and processed or frozen…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…on a stable and predictable tax code in order to plan purchases, make investments, and grow their businesses,” said Ellis. “Each year producers make significant financial determinations, and Congress’ failure…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
…coast. She is currently going to school at Utah State, where she’s studying ag communications. Corryn was very involved in agriculture growing up, with her family’s business, La Rue Livestock….
Farm-to-Food Bank Month a Time for Sharing and Caring
…tremendous support from producers of rice, citrus, fresh fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, and eggs, to name just a few commodities. In fact, more than 120 family farms have worked…
Pistachio Chilling Hours Worse Than Drought
…Drought This year was expected to be an off-year for pistachio growers, but many producers saw a significant reduction in yield this year. Projection reports show the crop coming in…
No Economic Threshold for Big Pest
Courtesy: UCANR Experts say there is no economic threshold for California almond producers to look for when dealing with leaf footed bug due to the damage they cause. No Economic…
USDA Launches New Conservation Effort to Aid Monarch Butterflies
NRCS photo by Gene Barickman USDA is launching a new conservation effort to help agricultural producers provide food and habitat for monarch butterflies in the Midwest and southern Great Plains….
Leaders Say Producers Adopting Technology
Farm Bureau leaders told energy and water managers from around the state how producers are adopting technology to become more water efficient. Producers Adopting Technology Fresno County Farm Bureau board…
Western View: Plants Communicate
…benefit will be in improving shelf life of products. The discovery could help fruit and vegetable producers develop better storage and transport procedures. But even more, could we develop an…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…higher premium, and provide expanded coverage based on historic dairy production. Once enrolled, producers can change their levels of coverage each year. Dairy producers are encouraged to review protection options…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
…opportunity for producers from all parts of the country, all ages, and all operations to learn from leading industry experts and their fellow cattlemen and women,” said NCBA President Philip…
Sorghum Acreage Could Grow in California
Courtesy: UCANR Sorghum acreage might become more valuable for California producers as research is looking into the bioenergy aspects of the crop. Sorghum Acreage Could Grow Kearney Agriculture Research and…
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
…the National Pork Producers Council says it’s critical to remember the important role antibiotics play in animal agriculture. Micheal Clements reports. Antibiotics in livestock Dallas Hockman is the vice president…