Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian, is still encouraging livestock producers across the state who have yet to register their premises, to do so.
FL Cattle Producers Looking at Bottomline
Dr. Matt Hersom with the University of Florida has more information to help cattle producers seeing tough economic times.
Agricultural Air Quality Task Force Renewed
The renewal of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will mean various experts in the fields of agriculture and air quality will be working together to look further into quality issues which have entered discussions across the U.S.
CAFO Rule Finalized
The Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule for concentrated animal feeding operations has been finalized.
USMEF to Hold Strategic Planning Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation will hold their annual Strategic Planning Conference this week as USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng talks about some of the issues they will be discussing. To learn more about this week’s USMEF Strategic Planning Conference click Here
UGA Helping with Food Animal Vet Shortage
The University of Georgia and other colleges have programs in place to help with the fact there is a shortage of food animal veterinarians across the country.
FL Cattle Specialist on Comparing Feed Costs
Trying to cut costs right now is a chore for everyone, but when it comes to feeding cattle, University of Florida’s Matt Hersom says it’s important to make sure you compare the dollars spent on feed to what your returns are.
CAFO Discharge Rule Note Ready
An EPA rule has been approved by the White House concerning a CAFO regulation.
USDA & Tribal Organizations Come to Agreement on Animal ID
USDA ANNOUNCES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2008–The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced a partnership with four tribal organizations for National Animal Identification System (NAIS) education and outreach. The four tribal organizations are Intertribal Agriculture Council, Indian Nations Conservation Alliance, …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 5 Percent
USDA’s monthly Cattle on Feed report was issued this afternoon and it shows another month of fewer numbers of head on feed right now. To see more of this report click Here USDA NASS