Training Labor to Detect BRD Early is Critical, and a Challenge
DULUTH, Ga. (August 1, 2024) — “We know that the earlier we detect bovine respiratory disease (BRD), the better the prognosis will be,” said Nathan Meyer, DVM, PhD, Boehringer Ingelheim. “Getting the right treatment into that animal early
Southwest, Far West Cotton Producers to See Georgia Operations
MEMPHIS – Fourteen cotton producers from the Southwest and Far West cotton production regions will observe cotton operations in Georgia on August 4-9 as part of the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) 2024 Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) program. Launched in
Alabama, Mississippi Farmers Receive Over Half of $2B USDA Discrimination Payments
OMAHA (DTN) — Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners in Mississippi and Alabama make up over half of the people receiving a share of more than $2 billion in payments over historic discrimination through USDA’s farm-loan programs. USDA
AFB’s Duvall Calls Anew For ’24 Farm Bill, Pre-Conferencing Option Still Possible
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall is calling anew for a 2024 farm bill as one option for speeding up action remains on the table. Duvall, on AFB’s “Zipline,” says “time is running out” and that families
Majority of Beef Cattle Farms Have Small Herds
The United States has numerous beef cow-calf farms that raise beef calves at least through weaning. However, USDA data says while there are a large number of farms, most are relatively small. Data from the 2022 Census
Chicken Will Continue Meeting the Needs of Consumers Into 2035
In the upcoming decade, fast prep time, easy-to-prepare, single-serving packaging, and other time savers will be priorities for Gen Z and younger Millennials who buy fresh chicken. That’s according to research presented at the 2024 Chicken Marketing
CDC to Spend $10 Million to Curb Human Bird Flu Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to spend up to $10 million to curb farmworker bird flu infections, including $5 million on seasonal flu vaccines. It’s part of the agency’s overall efforts to avoid further
USDA Releases Latest Food Price Outlook
The USDA’s latest Food Price Outlook says food price inflation for 2024 will be less than half of the pace set in 2023. This year, the USDA says prices for all food are predicted to increase by
Local Food & Fun at Between Two Cities Market in Hillsboro, ND!
HILLSBORO, ND – The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) is teaming up with Between Two Cities Market for a special event celebrating local agriculture and supporting the area’s rural communities! Join us
OP-ED: Cover Crops are Part of Disaster Recovery
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Over the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured