Farmers, ranchers ask Congress to strengthen safety net
The American Farm Bureau Federation and 11 other farm and ranch groups recently asked congressional budget and appropriations committees to [...]
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03, 2017
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03, 2017
Bird flu found in U.S. commercial flock
A highly pathogenic strain of H7 avian influenza (HPAI) in a U.S. commercial flock has been confirmed by the U.S. [...]
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03, 2017
USDA designates Texas counties as natural disaster areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 14 counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to losses [...]
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02, 2017
USDA releases 10-year projections
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Demand for American agricultural products both at home and abroad will remain strong over the [...]
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02, 2017
Cattle industry in expansion mode
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) annual Cattle Inventory Report released last month confirmed expansion continued throughout cow country, according [...]
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01, 2017
Deadline approaches for CSP signup
Farmers and ranchers who want to take their conservation efforts to the next level have until Feb. 3 to sign [...]
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01, 2017
USDA accepting comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting comments to a proposal for a nationwide research and promotion checkoff [...]
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01, 2017
New World screwworm makes appearance in Florida’s mainland
A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals was said to be eliminated during the late 20th Century. [...]
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01, 2017
CRP changes to help beginning farmers and ranchers
There is growing concern about the manner in which land will be transferred to the next generation of farm operators. [...]
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12, 2016
USDA publishes long-awaited final GIPSA rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the long-awaited Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule on Wednesday. The [...]