(ACES) — Heavy rains in Alabama are causing headaches for livestock producers. Producers may need to make changes to ensure their livestock get an adequate diet while pastures are saturated with recent rainfall. Landon Marks, a regional animal science and forages agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, said livestock producers should consider adding more hay or feed feeding sites. “This reduces competition …
First U.S. Shipment of Chicken to China Arrives in January
(NAFB) — USA Poultry and Egg Export President Jim Sumner tells Agri-Pulse that the first U.S. chicken shipment to China in a long time will enter the Asian country in January. It marks a resumption of those shipments after China lifted a ban on U.S. chicken just over a month ago. The Chinese ban was initially implemented after an avian …
Expanded Opportunities for U.S. Chilled Pork in Hong Kong
New opportunities for the U.S. pork industry have risen in Hong Kong due to African swine fever (ASF). The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is utilizing funding support from the National Pork Board and the USDA Market Access Program to help fill the gap. Joe Schuele has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
FDACS Grants Santa Claus Animal Movement Permit
(FDACS) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Division of Animal Industry issued a Certificate of Animal Movement to Mr. and Mrs. Claus of the North Pole. The permit will allow their reindeer to enter and exit “all homes, domiciles, encampments, and premises in Florida” between the hours of 8:00 PM December 24, 2019 and 7:00 AM …
Broiler Production on the Rise
USDA made various adjustments in their December report concerning meat production, with one of those being an increase in broiler production for 2020. Acting World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, Mark Jekanowski, explains the factors behind the significant increase in projected broiler production for next year. But, the 2020 price forecast for broilers was revised down based on the expectation that increased supply would …
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) from entering the United States. This funding, included in the fiscal year 2020 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, is a top priority for …
Legal Challenge Filed Against California’s Proposition 12
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) have filed a legal challenge to California’s Proposition 12, which imposes animal housing standards that reach outside of California’s borders to farms across the United States and beyond. “Proposition 12 revolves around a set of arbitrary standards that lack any scientific, technical or agricultural basis, …
Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
(ASI) — Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the final interim decision for the registered use of sodium cyanide. Working with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services, the label for this predator control tool will include three additional use restrictions to promote public awareness and decrease non-target impacts. American Sheep Industry Association President Benny Cox said this …
Livestock Cash Receipt Trends
USDA recently released the November 2019 Farm Income Forecast, which shows net farm income is forecast to increase $8.5 billion, or 10.2 percent, to $92.5 billion this year. USDA Chief Economist, Rob Johansson, looks at the livestock cash receipt trends for 2019 compared to 2018. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
A Better Season for Turkey Producers
The nation’s turkey producers have a little something to be thankful for this season. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …