American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman testified before the Senate Environment Committee regarding the Senate’s version of climate change legislation.
Dairy Producers Outline Problems
More testimony has been given by dairy producers concerning the current crisis in that industry, as they are hoping for additional help from USDA.
Livestock Board Approved in Ohio
Ohio voters approved Issue 2 during a state-wide election, an issue that creates a 13-member Livestock Care Standards Board.
Don’t Say Swine Flu
H1N1 has nothing to do with pigs, and Everett Griner tells us some other things it could be called.
GA Development Authority can Help Farmers During Tight Economy
With tough times facing farmers, David Skinner with the Georgia Development Authority says that they have loan options for producers who are looking to improve or upgrade their operations.
FL Poultry Farm Using In-Vessel Composting
According to Cooper McMillan, Chairman of the South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District Board, they have an in-vessel composter operating at a poultry farm in the north part of Florida. To learn more about these composters click Here
H1N1 Found in Commercial Swine Herd
U.S.D.A. has announced it found the H1N1 influenza virus for the first time in a commercial swine herd.
New Livestock Video Released
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack called the recorded scenes from a new livestock handling video that was released deplorable and unequivocally unacceptable and the callous behavior and attitudes displayed in the video appear to be clear violations of USDA’s humane handling regulations.
First Pig Genome Completed
The first draft of the genome of a domesticated pig has been completed by an international team of scientists who believe this first draft will spur advancements in swine production and human medicine.
AL Enjoys a Great Beef Month
October Beef Month just wrapped up in Alabama as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they were able to take part in some different events this year.