SDSU Extension to Host Precision Livestock Field Day in Brookings
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a Precision Livestock Management Field Day on Dec. 8, 2023, in Brookings. The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cow-Calf Education and Research
NCBA Again Strongly Opposes USDA’s Decision to Allow Paraguayan Beef Imports
WASHINGTON (November 10, 2023) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to allow Paraguayan beef imports starting next month. NCBA has repeatedly raised concerns with USDA over Paraguay’s history of
Avian Flu Detected In McIntosh County, ND
(McIntosh County, ND) — The Avian Flu has been detected in McIntosh County. The State Department of Agriculture says the virus, which is also known as the “Bird Flu” was confirmed in a backyard flock of chickens.
R-CALF USA Applauds New Origin Requirements for USDA Food Purchases
Billings, Mont., Nov. 9, 2023 – Yesterday, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is clarifying that the domestic origin requirements for meat purchased by the agency for nutrition
Final Four Contestants to Compete at NDFB Collegiate Discussion Meet
BISMARCK, ND – NDFB is excited to announce the names of the four finalists who have progressed to the final stage of the NDFB Collegiate Discussion Meet. These promising young leaders will compete for the championship on Friday,
USDA Making Rule Changes Designed to Level the Playing Field
For many years, poultry growers have expressed concerns about whether the contracting and tournament system is transparent and fair. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Packers and Stockyards Act was put in place to ensure fair competition
Latest WASDE Paints Picture of a Bigger U.S. Corn Crop
The USDA’s November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates show increased corn and soybean production compared to the previous report. The corn outlook is for larger production, domestic use, exports, and ending stocks. Corn production is up
Commerce Decision on Imports Saves Farmers a Lot of Money
The U.S. Commerce Department recently lowered the duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco. The National Corn Growers Association says this move gives true savings to farmers and access to critical inputs that have been scarce
Initiative to Enhance Specialty Crop Industry’s Competitiveness
USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced the agency is starting a new effort to support producers in the U.S. Specialty Crops sector and increase its competitiveness. “We all count on America’s specialty crops for reliable access