Democrats and Republicans said they reached a tentative deal on farm legislation after jettisoning controversial work requirements for food stamp recipients.
Thursdays on AgriTalk are for the newsmakers. We’re talking with Bob Dinneen of the Renewable Fuels Association, Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer, and Paul Winters of the National Biodiesel Board.
The third Feed & Grain LIVE, an educational event for feed and grain professionals, including feedyard mill operators, will be held January 8-10, 2019, in Altoona, IA.
House and Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a 2018 farm bill. That agreement now awaits scoring from the Congressional Budget Office to make sure it meets fiscal constraints for farm bill funding.
The $250 million joint venture will produce clean renewable natural gas from hog manure. Over the next decade the investment will include 90% of Smithfield’s finishing spaces in North Carolina and Utah.
Dale Miskimins, DVM, a pathologist in the South Dakota State University Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department, offers a few tips to help producers get to the root of the problem.
College students can gain practical experience and prepare for an exciting future by applying to be part of the Nebraska Pork Mentorship Program offered by the Nebraska Pork Producers Association.
More than 50 Iowa pork producers and volunteers served a breakfast including 100 pounds of bacon and 50 pounds of sausage to over 300 clients of Central Iowa Shelter and Services as part of Hams Across America.
Rye has not traditionally been used as an ingredient in pig diets in the United States, but researchers from the University of Illinois are now investigating the digestibility of nutrients in the grain.
Vaccines are the most common product that animal handlers inject into themselves. Take the proper care to protect employees with labeled needle disposal.
For farmers, there’s great satisfaction in feeding the world, but there are always challenges related to the business of agriculture. We’d like to invite you to partner with us for #GivingTuesday.
President Donald Trump says he’ll likely push forward with plans to increase tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, reports Jim Wiesemeyer of ProFarmer.
