The recent announcement by USDA NASS that the July Cattle Report will be discontinued has drawn criticism from the industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s senior director of government affairs, Tanner Beymer shares more.
Concerns about NASS Discontinuing Some Reports
It was announced this week that the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was canceling a key report and a yield survey. As Mark Oppold reports¸ some wonder what is next.
First of its Kind Water Saving Pilot Project in Alabama
Watersheds are the natural source of water for every living thing and require ongoing conservation measures to ensure everyone thrives. So, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) continues working with local soil and water conservation districts, local government agencies and land grant research institutions to explore innovative methods that help offset the effects of climate change and build resiliency …
Officials Collecting Vital Data on Bird Flu/Dairy Situation
USDA officials are collecting massive amounts of data, and using that to make better decisions during the current HPAI outbreak. Rosemary Sifford of USDA APHIS shares more.
Hay and Cattle in Drought
When it comes to drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas, things are looking much better this spring than they were last fall. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has more information.
FBC Promoting Beef to Young Leaders
Connecting with future purchasers of beef thorugh youth consumer activities is important and Florida Beef Council knows this. FBC recently collaborated with the Florida FCCLA organization to host a beef workshop. FBC board member Kylie Philipps shares more.
ACA Works to Ensure the Future of Beef Industry
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and Alabama Beef Checkoff understand the importance of an investment in youth. One investment they are making is into the AJCA Youth Field Days. ACA Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, shares more.
GBB Rolling Out Resource for Beef Education
The Georgia Beef Board and several collaborative partners are rolling out Cattle Educational Trunks as a resource for educators. GBB’s Caitlin Jackson shares more.
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
Another state confirms bird flu in dairy cattle. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ohio now has its first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) found in a dairy herd. The state’s Department of Agriculture says it’s the first case of HPAI in an Ohio livestock operation. The dairy operation received cows from a Texas dairy on …
USDA-NRCS Working to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants livestock producers to know it is working to expand conservation on grazing lands. This involves investing up to $22 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the national landscape, which means we have a tremendous opportunity to address climate …