A proposal to implement further nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is continuing to make progress. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, had previously…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
…official decision is made the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry would be meeting with U.S. officials regarding the details of potentially removing the current restrictions. Japan May Remove Age Restrictions…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
…more than 100 pages to record calving activity, herd health, pasture use, cattle inventory, body condition, cattle treatment, AI breeding records and more. It also contains a Producers Guide for…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is launching a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
…for farmers in any county in California. “Maybe you’re concerned about water quality, or soil erosion. Maybe you’re interested in building the health of your soil, for future generations,” said…
Agri View: BFTP-Drinking a Glass of Milk a Day
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the health benefits of drinking a glass of milk a day in today’s Agri…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…cattle health, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, grazing management, consumer interest, and industry hot topics. Because many sessions run concurrently, attendees will be able to view videos of missed sessions online following…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…on unserved portions of Le Flore County, Oklahoma. This project will increase access to economic development, health care, educational and public safety opportunities for 300 households and 15 businesses. It…
Continued Innovation Required in Animal Antibiotics
…from the National Institute for Animal Agriculture and Merck Animal Health, longtime beef veterinarian and professor Dr. Bob Smith explains that overcoming bacterial resistance is no easy task, for animals…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
…will include further research into soil health and climate change and funding more organic extension agents. OTA will also be joining the “It’s Not Complicated” campaign from Organic Voices to…
Celebrating National Pomegranate Month
…for the taste – but also for their incredible health benefits. November is National Pomegranate Month! Research shows they are among the healthiest fruits in the world because of their…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…was not a factor in the overall welfare of the animals involved with the operation. Researchers used four metrics to evaluate overall farm conditions. Housing, health, feeding, and behavior were…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…been successfully developing and improving crop varieties for hundreds of years – with tremendous benefits for American farmers and the health of our families and our environment. Our ability to…
Celebrating National Vinegar Day
…as a dip for crab meat, and a substitute for fresh lemon juice. Some forms of vinegar are are believed to have health benefits, are often used in cleaning, as…