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President’s grades are mixed on four major agricultural issues, says ag policy expert.
A lawsuit in North Dakota pits two large agriculture groups against each other over anti-corporate farming laws.
Michigan State University Extension reminds livestock farmers to take extra precautions with winter manure applications.
A coalition of environmental, animal rights and citizen action groups filed two lawsuits Wednesday alleging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is failing to address air pollution problems from large-scale livestock farms.
Local governments would be prohibited from placing restrictions on large livestock facilities in rural areas under a bill being considered in the Indiana Senate.
Lower prices for corn, wheat, and soybeans will push down the value of American exports in 2015, according to the quarterly forecast released Thursday by the USDA.
Cattle price forecasts for 2014 and 2015 are raised from last month on the strength of demand and continued tight supplies of fed cattle.
Leading nonprofit evaluation firm revokes rating in response to multimillion-dollar settlement in circus animal dispute.
What is your view on animal welfare? It all may depend on where your “window” is.
Livestock production plays a vital role in the South Dakota economy and for the entire U.S.
Idaho’s law punishing those who secretly film agricultural operations doesn’t limit free speech because the First Amendment right does not exempt trespassing on private property, state attorneys argued.
World food costs fell for the first time in three months in April as dairy, sugar and vegetable oil costs declined, the Food & Agriculture Organization said.
Planners in the Texas Panhandle have completed an 18-month $1.4 million program to help minimize and survive natural or man-made disasters such as a major disease outbreak.
Handling livestock can sometimes be stressful for both people and the animals. A lot depends on our attitude, methods, and our understanding of how an animal behaves.
The number of farms in the U.S., the world’s biggest agriculture exporter, fell 0.5% in 2012 to the lowest since 2006.
Legislation would prevent the EPA and the courts from imposing Superfund regulation on U.S. agriculture.
Livestock moved interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation.
The forecast for 2011 total meat production is lowered from last month as lower beef production more than offsets higher expected pork and turkey production.
The forecast for 2011 total meat production is raised from last month reflecting higher beef production.
Total U.S. meat production in 2012 is projected to be about unchanged from 2011 as lower beef production largely offsets higher pork and poultry production.
The purpose of the paper was to go beyond the generalizations and accusations often associated with the air quality topic.
Dramatic price moves have many in the industry wondering when rationing will begin and which sector of the industry is most vulnerable.
President Donald Trump will address farmers regarding his 2019 tariff aid plan.
Do not ignore signs of distress or suicide from your friends, family members or neighbors.
Ashley Arrington of Farmhold Financial, shares these tips to help speed up the process to get the money you need now.
As the partial government shutdown enters day six, the majority of USDA isn’t disrupted yet. If the standoff between the White House and Congress persists, it could impact the timing of the tariff aid relief from USDA.
By knowing what risks are the greatest for your farm, you can properly mitigate them.
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson lashes out at Republican farm bill text.
One of the biggest challenges for farmers today is finding and keeping good help. Farms need sophisticated, engaged, dedicated and hard-working employees.
Tiny particles fuel powerful storms and influence weather much more than has been appreciated, according to a study in the Jan. 26 issue of the journal, Science.