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Cattle Group Says USDA EID Rule Falls Short
Line on Agriculture
The required EID tags are not required to be scanned throughout the cattle supply chain, which goes against USDA's premise that the tags are needed for traceability, according to R-CALF USA.
USDA Says New EID Ear Tags Won't Compromise Privacy
Line on Agriculture
A new traceability goes into effect for certain classes of cattle and bison on November 5
Irrigation Options in California and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Having endured crushing impacts of drought and regulatory water restrictions, California farmers have embraced drip irrigation, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
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.
New Cattle and Bison Traceability Ear Tag Rule Takes Effect Next Month
Line on Agriculture
Feeder cattle are not subject to electronic identification ear tags.
Debate Impact on Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The political fallout from President Biden’s troubling debate performance and its impact on the election has added new uncertainty to the farm bill, according to one American Farm Bureau official.
Dairy Plight Highlights Traceability Needs
California Ag Today
Gene Noem, U.S. Meat Export Federation, explains that trust is paramount in getting buy-in from industry on animal disease traceability.
Domestic Fertilizer Production and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced it is investing $83 million in domestic fertilizer production, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
Hay Stocks Up from Last Year and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s May Crop Production report shows that hay stocks in the U.S. are up 46% year-over-year, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
Parallels in Animal Disease Traceability
Southeast Regional Ag News
Gene Noem, USMEF, reflects on the challenges with and urgency to create an effective animal disease traceability database.
Like Milk and Race Cars, Some Things Are Better Together
California Ag Today
The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 just happened on Sunday – and one of the traditions it’s known for includes handing an ice-cold glass bottle of milk to the winning driver.
The Race is On for Agriculture in Sonoma
California Ag Today
The “Farm to Finish Line” event at Sonoma Raceway will celebrate California’s rich agricultural heritage and offer a fun and educational experience for fans of all ages.
Cattleman Wait on Publication of Final Traceability Rule
California Ag Today
Cattle moving interstate will soon need ID tags that will be both visually and electronically readable.
California Well and Groundwater Fees and Rabobank on Recovering Grocery Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in the Tulare Lake Subbasin in the San Joaquin Valley are bracing for escalating costs on wells and groundwater, and Rabobank's North American Agribusiness Review shows grocery sales have started to recover as food inflation has slowed.
Klamath Water Supply Challenges and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers relying on water supplies from the federal Klamath Water Project say they’re trying to finish harvest before their water supply is cut off, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
Klamath Water Supply Challenges and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers relying on water supplies from the federal Klamath Water Project say they’re trying to finish harvest before their water supply is cut off, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
GFA Receives Leahy Grants and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is among 103 organizations selected to receive funding through the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
Kansas, California, and the Farm Bill
California Ag Today
The Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.
Kansas, California, and the Farm Bill
California Ag Today
The Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.
Kansas, California, and the Farm Bill
California Ag Today
The Farm Bill remains a priority for congress as its deadline for renewal approaches. Members of the House Ag Committee visited California to talk with producers earlier this year. House Ag Committee member from Kansas, Representative Tracey Mann joins us.