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Senate Approves Additional Livestock Marketing Reform Legislation
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved legislation on Wednesday that would require meatpackers to buy a portion of their slaughter cattle…
Grass-fed vs. Grain-fed Beef: How Do they Compare?
While grass-fed beef might be the preference among consumers who view themselves as more health-conscious, only two studies at the…
Tips for Mitigating Heat Stress in Cattle
After the rare heat event that killed thousands of cattle in Kansas, feedlot producers are even more keenly aware of…
Corn Emergence Now on Pace with Five-Year Average
In its 12th crop report of the growing season, USDA reports that corn emergence is on par with the 5-year…
Biden Calls on Congress to Alleviate Federal Fuel Tax
As the White House continues to focus on fuel price relief, President Biden called on Congress to temporarily suspend federal…
Dairy Herd Manure Key Health Indicator
According to a USDA dairy forage scientist, a lot can be learned about a cow’s health from its manure. Manure…
National Pork Producers Council Submits Comments on Climate Disclosure Proposal
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) filed comments to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 17 regarding…
Supreme Court Denies Bayer Appeal on Roundup Labeling
The Supreme Court denied an appeal this week from Bayer that could have ended thousands of lawsuits against its product,…
Pennsylvania Moves to Protect More than 2,000 Farm Acres from Development
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced the move to protect 32 farms in 18 counties from future development. The…
USDA Announces $200 Million in Food Safety Certification Reimbursement for Specialty Crop Producers
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide up to $200 million in assistance for specialty crop producers for…