Updated Beef Quality Assurance National Manual Now Available

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Pierre, SD – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, announces the release of the updated Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) National Manual, which serves as a resource for science-based cattle production information. The manual

“Short Term Guidance” on 45Z Expected Friday

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****UPDATE: Guidance was released on Friday afternoon by the Biden administration. Check out our update story for more coverage on this story. https://americanagnetwork.com/2025/01/industry-disappointment-with-lack-of-45z-clean-fuel-tax-credit-clarity/ (WASHINGTON D.C.) — Long awaited clean fuel tax credit guidance is reportedly set to

Climate-Smart Alliance Enrolls 1,300 Farms

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The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture at Virginia Tech enrolled over 1,300 farms representing more than 202,000 acres. It’s the first year of a landmark project that incentivizes agricultural producers in four states to adopt climate-smart practices.

U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile

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The USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile to make it match the current strain of the virus running through commercial flocks and wild birds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the outbreak