Administrator for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Val Dolcini, explained what programs his agency has to assist livestock producers during National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Trade Talk last week in Kansas City, MO. “The Dairy Margin Protection Program (DMPP) is going to cover the margin between the national price of milk and the cost of feed. And while milk prices … Read More
3D Chalk Art Captures Livestock Diagnostics
During the recent American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians/U.S. Animal Health Association meetings in Kansas City, Missouri, Thermo Fisher Scientific brought to life a new way to look at diagnostics. The company commissioned eye-catching chalk art featuring realistic renderings of livestock and some of its Life Technologies brand diagnostics. A time-lapse videoshowcases how Tracy Lee Stum artist Sharyn Namnath created … Read More
USFRA to Participate in NY Times Event
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®) is bringing the voices of farmers and ranchers to the New York Times “Food for Tomorrow” conference next week. USFRA will host a breakfast and panel discussion entitled “Big Ag, Big Food: How Being Good for the Environment Is Not about Size” at 8:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 12 at the Stone … Read More
Nat'l Farmers Union: Stay the Course on COOL
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is encouraging lawmakers to ignore some of the scare tactics of groups trying to derail Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), while the group also wants federal officials to appeal a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling. “This letter was organized by groups who have opposed COOL from day one and demonstrates that they understand they have lost … Read More
Temple Grandin Spotlighted in Series
A new series from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FutureFood 2050 spotlights agricultural pioneers who are sowing seeds of innovation, including renowned Colorado State University animal scientist Temple Grandin. In an interview, Grandin talks about how improving animal welfare is crucial to long-term sustainability. “We need more research into breeding for optimal production instead of maximum production,” says Grandin. … Read More
More Than A Competition
I am no stranger to livestock shows, but it was my first World Dairy Expo and I have to admit, some things are done very different. Fitting is one of those on the list. We are always in the mode of growing hair in beef cattle. In fact, I don’t think you can have too much. So, how do you … Read More
Livestock Intake Calculator for Supplements App
Ridley Block Operations has released a new app for livestock producers called LICS; Livestock Intake Calculator for Supplements. The new LICS app is supported by RBO’s brands; CRYSTALYX®, SWEETLIX®, STOCKADE® and ULTRALYX® livestock supplements. It is designed to be a useful calculator with minimal, intuitive inputs that make free-choice supplement performance easier to monitor and manage. The FREE LICS app … Read More
ANIMART Adds Territory Manager
ANIMART, Inc. announces the recent addition of Denise Sutton to the outside sales department of the dairy and livestock division which provides animal health products, supplies and solutions to producers. Sutton gained exposure to the dairy industry as a young girl visiting her grandparent’s dairy farm and helping them out wherever she could. She brings these experiences as well as … Read More
American Royal Announces 2014 Royal Scholars
The American Royal Association was pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 American Royal Scholars at the 12th Annual American Royal Business and Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, September 10 in Kemper Arena. The Royal Scholars program is designed to provide an opportunity for outstanding college students to advocate the food and fiber industry and the American Royal. Selected applicants … Read More
Ranchers Discuss Policy & Industry Issues at PLC Meeting
The Public Lands Council last week held its 2014 Annual Meeting in Ignacio, Colo. Ranchers from across the West gathered to discuss agenda items important to the public lands grazing industry including the potential sage grouse listing under the Endangered Species Act; the federal wild horse and burro program; the Clean Water Act; and local government participation in federal land … Read More