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A Missouri man held in connection with the disappearance of two Wisconsin brothers has waived his right to a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence for a trial.
It’s time to address the issue that hangs over all of animal agriculture: Would it defuse activist opposition if livestock production were structured differently from the system(s) now in place?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army will finalize a rule to repeal the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), the 2015 federal regulation of waters and wetlands.
“There’s a lot of enthusiasm with the trade, with customers in Japan,” says Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO.
Tyson officials said Friday night’s fire caused “major damage,” but the company is working “as quickly as possible” to return its Holcomb, Kan., facility to operation.
A “large fire” Friday night (Aug. 9, 2019) closed the Tyson Foods beef facility at Holcomb, Kan., and the company said the plant will be closed indefinitely.
Monday’s CME cattle futures opened and locked limit lower in reaction to the news Tyson was forced to close its Holcomb, Kan., beef processing facility due to Friday night’s fire.
A lawsuit filed in Oregon claims the August 2017 wildfire that burned 68,000 acres was caused by a rancher and John Deere, the manufacturer of a combine that sparked the blaze.
A district judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy who claimed that Nevada’s federally owned lands are the property of the state.
“Who else has the knowledge, the experience, and the fortitude to press on,” asks Shad Sullivan? “The American farmer and rancher.”
Californians will vote on Proposition 15, which is billed as tax reform, except neither side can agree on exactly what gets reformed. Farmers and ranchers are rightly wary of the repercussions.
The USDA on Tuesday announced they’ve extended the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Aid Program to September 11.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week published a checklist for agricultural employers to use to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Remember, while most of us don’t like conflict, it can be productive, and it doesn’t have to last.
The coronavirus outbreak has forced slowdowns and temporary closures of meat packing plants across the country. This interactive map will be updated as information becomes available.
Dutch company Meatable’s goal is to “satisfy the world’s appetite for meat without harming people, animals or the planet.”
The Trump administration and House Democrats are on the verge of announcing a handshake deal on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.
What will it take to help small towns survive?
In an effort to not only feed needy families in her community, but also to teach others about how produce is grown, Janya Green leads tours and tends to food in her community garden.
Beyond Meat’s stock prices dropped rapidly this week when it became apparent the company would not meet investors’ or the company’s expectations for profitability anytime soon.
Agricultural producers and professionals focused on livestock risk management are invited to a free webinar on livestock markets, price risk and risk management options available through USDA.
Farm Journal Field Days will be back starting at 8 a.m. CDT this morning! Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.
Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.
Farm Journal Field Days is days away! Plan to join us Aug. 25-27 for this free event.
“The world may be dealing with a pandemic – but that has not stopped animal rights extremists from activist activity targeting farms, processing facilities, retailers and every other link in the food chain.”
FWS Director Aurelia Skipwith will share the agency’s perspective on the importance of close, voluntary collaboration with farmers and ranchers and the successes that have been achieved.
Farm Journal Field Days will be virtual, but also bring farmers two on-farmsessions. Those will be hosted Aug. 25 at Blue Diamond FarmingCompany in Jesup, Iowa, and Aug. 27 at Newcomer Farmin Bryan, Ohio.
These eight can’t-miss speakers at Farm Journal Field days arm you to overcome the (significant) challenges of 2020.
In 2011, speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory with his famed ‘all in’ speech.