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Complaint Challenges Mandatory EID Tags
California Ag Today
The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, challenging a new rule that would require electronically readable, or EID, ear tags for certain cattle and bison transported across state lines.
Ranchers Urged to Ready Themselves for Nov 5 EID Requirement
California Ag Today
If you expect to move cattle to a different state in November, the California Cattlemen’s Association is urging you to start planning now for a new USDA traceability rule that may require you to use an electronic identification device (EID) in some of your cattle.
Cattle and Bison Traceability Rule Begins Next Month
Line on Agriculture
The new ear electronic identification ear tag rule does not apply to feeder cattle.
Does EID Rule Fall Under Chevron Deference?
Line on Agriculture
Wyoming legislators oppose the Electronic Ear Tag Mandate from USDA citing Chevron Deference.
Unlocking Sugars From Plants and Cold Weather Hits Ethanol Production
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers share new findings on accessing sugars locked up in plant materials to convert into new feedstocks to produce fuels, materials and chemicals, and cold weather sends ethanol production to its lowest point in three years.
Unlocking Sugars From Plants and Cold Weather Hits Ethanol Production
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers share new findings on accessing sugars locked up in plant materials to convert into new feedstocks to produce fuels, materials and chemicals, and cold weather sends ethanol production to its lowest point in three years.
2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference and Cold Weather Hits Ethanol Production
The Agribusiness Update
Hundreds are gathering today for the 2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference at the University of Florida’s
Jackson County Extension Office in Marianna, and cold weather sends ethanol production to its lowest point in three years.
Read More NCBA on Electronic ID Rule and FTC Asked to Look into Egg Prices
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association wants to ensure cattle producers are represented where it applies to the proposed electronic identification rule, and FTC is asked to look into the rising cost of eggs.
NCBA on Electronic ID Rule and FTC Asked to Look into Egg Prices
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association wants to ensure cattle producers are represented where it applies to the proposed electronic identification rule, and FTC is asked to look into the rising cost of eggs.
Syngenta Buys Valagro and Haze/Smoke Slow Raisin Drying
The Agribusiness Update
Syngenta acquires biologicals company Valagro, and wildfire smoke and haze slow drying of California raisin crop.
Arby's Impossible Meat and AFBF Applauds Farm Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Despite reports to the contrary, Arby's says Impossible Meats in their restaurants is "absolutely impossible," and AFBF president Duvall applauds USDA's farm aid.
Perdue Makes Appointments and Wheat Bucks Grain Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue appoints pair to leadership in USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service, and wheat goes counter to prediction of grain decline with 5% jump.
Reindeer Permits Issued and WSDA Includes RFID to Livestock ID Rules
The Agribusiness Update
USDA issues "Movement Permits" for flying reindeer ahead of Christmas, and WSDA includes RFID to livestock identification rules.
Farm Labor
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Will Washington producers be faced with labor shortages as farm production begins to pick up?
Disease Containment & Animal Identification
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State's chief veterinarian shares his knowledge and extensive experience, and funding a computerized animal identification and traceability system.
EyeD for horses.
Land & Livestock Report
An eye photo is less stressful on the horse than any other type of branding or tattoo.
Bison Update part 2
Line on Agriculture
Even though the bison industry is small there could be some major problems if a national animal ID system is put into place.
Airing It Out & Blasting Squirrels
Northwest Report
Both sides of the animal I.D. controversy had the ear of the Ag Secretary, Spokane squirrel eradication is drawing objections and Lacy toasts American wine producers.