The Department of Agriculture Wednesday began implementing a multi-step effort to strengthen the substantiation of animal-raising claims. The agency says the effort builds on the work of USDA to protect …
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Lower Than Expected Winter Wheat Production Forecast Sends HRW Wheat Futures Soaring
by Colter BrownThe May USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports surprised with lower-than-expected all-wheat production and ending stocks, sending KC wheat skyward. In both corn and …
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Scientists Use Gene-Editing Technology to Produce First Calf Resistant to Major Viral Disease
by Colter BrownScientists have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually. The …
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Research Reveals How Grazing Management Affects Cattle Weight Gain
by Andy SchwabRotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production? Ranchers often rotate cattle seasonally among different pastures on their operations but may allow cattle …
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Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule “Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison” …
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Prospective Plantings Report Calls for More Wheat and Corn in 2023
by Colter BrownThe USDA’s Prospective Plantings report is one of the most heavily anticipated reports the ag department puts out each year even though a lot can change between March 31st and …
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In 2022 USDA Awarded More than $2.3 Million in Grants to Support MT Producers
by Brett McRaeIn 2022, 17 agricultural producers across Montana received more than $2.3 million in direct funds through USDA Rural Development’s Value- Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program which helps these businesses generate …
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to continue blocking Paraguay from importing beef to the U.S. in response …
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USDA Announces Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying …
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USDA Proposes New Rule to Close “Product of the USA” Loophole
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding …
