Anthrax in Idaho

Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of an anthrax positive in a beef herd in Cassia County.

Protect Our Pigs

Farm of the Future
USDA-APHIS is inviting U.S. swine producers and pig owners to participate in the “I Protect Pigs” Photo Contest

Staying Ahead of EHV: What Southeast Horse Owners Should Know

Southeast Regional Ag News
A clear look at Equine Herpesvirus and how riders and horse owners in the Southeast can stay prepared and protect their barns.

Equine Herpes

Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is strongly recommending the cancellation of upcoming equine events in Idaho

EHV Awareness in California: Protecting Horses on the Move

California Ag Today
What California riders, trainers, and barn managers should know about EHV and how to reduce risk in a high-traffic horse stat

African Swine Fever Vaccines and Crop Acreage Reports Deadline

The Agribusiness Update
The World Organization for Animal Health recently adopted an African Swine Fever vaccine standard to help control the disease, and after spring planting, ag producers should make an appointment with their county Farm Service Agency to complete crop acreage reports before the deadline.

African Swine Fever Vaccines and Crop Acreage Reports Deadline

The Agribusiness Update
The World Organization for Animal Health recently adopted an African Swine Fever vaccine standard to help control the disease, and after spring planting, ag producers should make an appointment with their county Farm Service Agency to complete crop acreage reports before the deadline.

Rollins Named Ag Secretary and Dominican Swine Fever Boosts U.S. Pork Exports

The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are reacting to President-elect Trump’s naming of Brooke Rollins as his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, and U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever outbreaks continue across the country.

Southeast Hurricane Assesments and Dominican Swine Fever Boosts U.S. Pork Exports

The Agribusiness Update
Federal officials testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on how they’re dealing with disasters, and U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever outbreaks continue across the country.

Lymes disease

Idaho Ag Today
During a conversation with public lands consultant and freelance writer Andy Rieber who suffers from Lyme's disease.

California Artichoke Production Down and ASF in China Data

The Agribusiness Update
Artichoke production on California’s Central Coast has steadily fallen over the past three decades, and the 2018 spread of African swine fever to China had reverberations in the global pork market, according to new USDA data.

GFB Annual Convention and ASF in China Data

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members are gathered in Jekyll Island for the organization’s 86th annual convention, and the 2018 spread of African swine fever to China had reverberations in the global pork market, according to new USDA data.

California Reservoirs Steady and ERS Study on AFS in China

The Agribusiness Update
As California’s weather swings from droughts to floods, farmers remain confident with the water supply in state reservoirs well above the historical average, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.

Southeast Region Labor Report and ERS Study on AFS in China

The Agribusiness Update
There were 32,000 workers hired directly by farms in the

Southeast Region during the week of October 8-1, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.

USDA Funding for Veterans and Household Spending for Food

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and households spend more on food as their incomes rise, but the amount represents a smaller share of their overall budgets.

Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records

The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.

Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records

The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.

Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced and New Strain of African Swine Fever

The Agribusiness Update
Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington and California Rep Zoe Lofgren reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and Chinese scientists discover a new strain of the African Swine Fever.

Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced and New Strain of African Swine Fever

The Agribusiness Update
Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington and California Rep Zoe Lofgren reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and Chinese scientists discover a new strain of the African Swine Fever.

Animal Disease Preparation

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Animal disease preparedness is a ‘must’ for the next farm bill according to livestock industry leaders like NCBA Chief Todd Wilkinson.