A farmer and a farm worker are on probation after applying liquid manure onto a field that resulted in runoff into a nearby stream. The farm was fined $50,000.
With more than 14 cases reported in six Chinese provinces, officials from UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said 40,000 hogs had been culled so far to stop the disease from spreading.
Apparently, the political arena isn’t the only place where Russians are seeking to influence Americans and divide us by stoking anger over controversial issues — like GMOs.
Unintended consequences of trade disruptions can mean countries become more self-sufficient and less willing to work with trading partners. That’s what happened with Russia. Do we want that to happen with China?
The Fair Agricultural Reporting Method, or FARM Act, was introduced on Tuesday by Deb Fischer (R-Neb). It is being supported by other key Senators, including Pat Roberts (R-Kan).
Russia’s largest pork producer Miratorg on Friday reported an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at one of its sites in the Belgorod region in central Russia.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule change that would make it clear air emissions reporting for animal waste is not required for livestock operations under current regulations.