As of July 1st, dairy producers can enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy) through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). And to help producers with this, the National Milk Producers Federation has updated its Margin Protection Program website – futurefordairy.com. It has new materials to assist producers considering enrollment in the third year of the …
Livestock Groups Concerned with Proposed Organic Livestock Rule
USDA’s proposed organic livestock rule, “Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices” is of real concern for many in the livestock industry, and thus various organizations have come out against it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
National I Love Horses Day
Cathy Isom fills us in on why today is special for horse and equestrian lovers across the nation. Today is National I love Horses Day! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
U.S. House Passes GMO Labeling Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senate’s biotech food labeling bill (S764), otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill, by a vote of 306 to 117. The White House has already confirmed that President Obama would sign the compromise labeling bill. Various agriculture groups have issued releases praising this action by the House: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Red Meat and Poultry Production Forecast Raised
In USDA’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, they note in the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section that the forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2016 is raised from last month. Beef production is forecast higher largely on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …
NCC Asks for Revisions, Clarification to Proposed Changes to Organic Program
From the National Chicken Council: Washington, D.C. – July 14, 2016 – The National Chicken Council (NCC) recommends revising or clarifying several key aspects of the proposed rule from the National Organic Program (NOP), announced in April, to enhance bird health, protect food safety, and maintain a viable organic program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
NCBA Submits Comments to Organic Marketing Proposed Rule
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (July 13, 2016) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association submitted comments on the USDA Agriculture Marketing Service’s National Organic Program; Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices proposed rule. NCBA President Tracy Brunner, said that voluntary agency marketing programs are not Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
GMO Labeling Bill Set for Debate and Vote in U.S. House
The U.S. House is expected to consider and likely pass the Senate’s GMO labeling bill today (Thursday). The House Rules Committee passed a closed rule on Senate Bill 764, the Genetically Modified Foods Labeling Bill, setting the bill up for debate without amendments and a vote, earlier this week. The White House confirmed Wednesday that Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Researchers Find Improved Beef Quality in Cloned Cattle
Scientists at West Texas A&M University are one step closer to helping ranchers produce a herd of cattle that consistently produces the highest-quality beef per animal, along with more beef per animal. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
National Hot Dog Day
Today is National Hot Dog Day. This day was created by The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. Cathy Isom tells us about celebrating one of America’s favorite summer sandwiches. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …