Ocean shipping overhaul legislation introduced in Senate
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Facing renewed calls for quick action on shipping issues at U.S. ports, two senators have introduced [...]
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02, 2022
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02, 2022
Winter Storm Landon challenges Texas ranchers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Snow and ice blanket much of the Lone Star State, including Fisher County where farmers and [...]
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02, 2022
Updates on USDA disaster assistance for 2020, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided an update at the Cattle Industry Convention on forthcoming assistance for farmers and [...]
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02, 2022
LED ear tags can help detect sick cattle in feedlots
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Detecting sick cattle can now be easier than ever, thanks to Merck Animal Health’s latest [...]
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02, 2022
Apply for 2022 veterinary loan repayment program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) applications for the [...]
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02, 2022
Ag groups call for action on ocean shipping legislation
More than 100 organizations representing various aspects of agriculture are urging the Senate to act on a bill to address [...]
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02, 2022
Plan to ease port congestion, help ship U.S. ag goods
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to help ease port congestion and increase capacity [...]
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01, 2022
RMA extends crop insurance flexibilities to June
Because of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending program flexibilities to [...]
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01, 2022
Changes in lamb checkoff collections at auction markets
While the American Lamb Checkoff rate is not changing, how the mandatory assessments are collected for animals sold through “market [...]
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01, 2022
Re-register Texas cattle brands, marks, tattoos by Feb. 28
By Julie Tomascik Editor The deadline to re-register Texas livestock and equine brands, marks and tattoos is fast approaching. Brand [...]