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While some animal rights activist organizations rely on tactics like undercover video campaigns where individuals misrepresent themselves to get hired on farms or plants, others are much more brazen in their approach.
Climate neutrality for beef cattle production is likely possible and technically feasible but, it requires new innovations, Elanco Chief Sustainability Officer Sara Place told attendees at the CattleTrace Symposium.
Supply-chain disruptions are hitting America’s meat producers and sending them scrambling for alternatives as they seek to care for farm animals and keep down costs.
Animal protein prices will remain firm in 2022, says Rabobank, but significant challenges will remain and markets will be driven by the transition to more sustainable animal protein, biosecurity challenges and COVID.
Antimicrobial resistance is a “One Health” challenge that requires effort across both human and animal health sectors. Animal health companies have invested billions as part of a strategy to reduce antibiotic use.
Inflation levels are now at levels the U.S. hasn’t seen in three decades. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 6.2% spike over the past 12 months, the largest increase since 1990. Beef prices are up 20%.
Mahindra launches ROXOR off-road side-by-side, a rugged workhorse for farmers, ranchers, off-road enthusiasts and rural lifestyle customers. The redesigned ROXOR is “redefining the SXS category,” the company says.
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hastily approaching, now is the time to look over business details to help make your transition into the new year much smoother.
McDonald’s is committing $5 million and partnering with AgMission, a global collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture and to develop and implement climate-smart farming solutions.
If you or an employee treats an animal with a drug, it’s important to keep adequate and updated treatment records.
A full-page ad in the New York Times this week sparked a nationwide question: Is the food supply chain actually breaking? Agricultural economists disagree.
APHIS announced it has withdrawn its plan to phase-in mandatory RFID tags for cattle and bison in response to executive orders calling for “transparency.”
President Donald Trump several times over the past week has indicated some $16 billion of COVID-19 farmer aid would be announced soon.
There are so many reasons why kids should say yes to 4-H. But here are five reasons to say yes that don’t get as much attention.
The coffee giant recently announced they’ll be encouraging customers to turn away from dairy and toward plant-based beverages in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint.
There are steps farmers can take to get the hay up quickly and reduce the potential for rain damage.
Burger King does not care about the prosperity of your farm or ranch. Oh, BK would never admit to as much, but that’s the only conclusion one can draw from its latest drivel disguised as an advertising campaign.
Here’s what you need to know about hemp as a feed ingredient for cattle.
Here’s what you need to know about hemp as a feed ingredient for cattle.
Although cattle in the United States are not causing an increase in global warming and related climate change, they may become part of the solution.
The agriculture community often tells consumers to “thank a farmer” but we should be thankful for consumers, writes Kate Miller.
New Jersey senator and Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has proposed legislation that would ban new CAFOs (controlled animal feeding operations) and require existing ones to close by January 2040.
The Furst-McNess Company announces the passing of its Board of Directors’ Chair Emeritus and former Chief Executive Officer, Frank “Ned” Furst.
Addressing mental health is a significant challenge in rural America due to unique barriers. Rural Minds™ provides education and resources to confront the stigma of mental illness.
Agriculture can be a powerful part of the solution in reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. That’s the message Frank Mitloehner, animal scientist and air quality expert, delivered at a lecture at Kansas State.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 Stakeholders Summit is set for May 11 -12 in Kansas City, Mo. The theme is “Come Together for Animal Ag: Be Informed, Be Ready, Be Here.”
Animal rights extremist organizations are known for attempting to take advantage of unfortunate situations. That means farmers need to think about potential activism while coming up with crisis plans.
U.S. agricultural organizations prepared for the UN Food Systems Summit with significant caution, due to concerns that it could generate undue criticism of animal ag and downplay the benefits of animal proteins.
The onset of fall marks the return of nuisance birds to dairy farms and feedlots in cooler climates.