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The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) covers losses due to specific conditions that occurred in 2024.
The pest can travel on humans, vehicles, pets, livestock and even on some wildlife species — all of which increase the likelihood it could eventually enter our country.
Tight cattle supplies will remain the primary driver in the new year and weather will have a significant impact on feed and forage availability, and cattle marketing patterns.
Turning manure into gold, sticky-fingered Ray Brewer pulled off a twisted agriculture heist.
With a new presidential administration set to take over leadership this month, USMEF sees opportunities with current and new trade partners.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) suspended imports of live cattle and bison from Mexico on Nov. 22, 2024, following the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) along Mexico’s southern border.
Comment period is open for the public to review the new draft guidelines for labeling plant-based alternative foods.
A new report from Farmers National Company shows what trends are shaping land values as well as what to expect regionally.
The three big pathogens, E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella, have been responsible for those recalls.
Former Ag Lab Forages looks to supply the Great Plains with accurate beef and dairy nutrition data and insights.
The ASEAN American Epicurean Table program delivers customized training and promotional programs for targeted importers and their customers.
The Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect following a court decision that reverses the injunction that previously halted this mandate.
From trade and deregulation to alternative land uses and cash rent prices, ag economists have no shortage of issues on their radar for 2025.
With no shortage of natural disasters and hard times for ranchers, there is still good happening around rural communities who rally together.
The European Parliament has approved a one-year delay to regulations that would require importers of beef and other goods to show their products are not linked to deforestation.
Brian Forrest of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin, embodies a spirit of selflessness and resilience, as he has been an organ donor, not just once, but twice.
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts describe testing rules.
Ralph’s Packing Company of Perkins, Okla., is recalling approximately 3,132 lb. of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
Fourth generation rancher begins her term as the first woman president of the MSGA since its inception in 1884.
Every once in a while, there is a bond that is so strong that it can only exist between exhibitor and the animal. But that bond takes time together, hours of practice and patience.
The same week Congress released the proposed CR that included $31 billion in aid for producers, a Farm Journal poll asked farmers for their thoughts on whether Congress should pass economic aid.
USMEF offers Mexico seminars to educate about equipment, target market and cooking methods.
The House of Representatives released its Continuing Resolution text, which includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, $10 billion in farmer economic aid, $21 billion in ag disaster funding for 2023 and 2024 and year-round E15 sales.
Nebraska native, Kane Aegerter, joins AHA to replace retiring long-time director, Joe Rickabaugh.
A one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, tied to the continuing resolution, has sparked intense negotiations over economic assistance to farmers.
The eroding health of the overall farm economy was the emphasis of the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, which is a survey of nearly 70 leading agricultural economists from across the country.
USDA approves funding to bolster efforts to prevent further spread through surveillance, animal health checkpoints and domestic preparedness.
Large-scale family farms (GCFI of $1,000,000 or more) accounted for 48% of the total value of production and 31% of agricultural land in 2023.
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
A love for cattle and people keep this cattlewoman on the go.