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Animal Agriculture Alliance Names New CEO
Animal Agriculture Alliance Names New CEO

The Animal Agriculture Alliance board of directors announced the organization’s new president and CEO.

Hannah Thompson-Weeman
Biosecurity and Farm Security are Closely Linked

Although activism and activist activity certainly pose a reputational concern, biosecurity is one of the key drivers behind the importance of implementing farm security measures. 

Can’t Find Hourly Staff? You’re Not Alone
Can’t Find Hourly Staff? You’re Not Alone

Data from the past five years shows that finding hourly/non-exempt staff is notoriously challenging. AgCareers.com's recent Agribusiness HR Review illustrates this difficulty only intensified in 2021.

U.S. Activist Investors, Icahn Cry Foul Over Proposed Stock Disclosure Rule
U.S. Activist Investors, Icahn Cry Foul Over Proposed Stock Disclosure Rule

Activist investors including Carl Icahn say a U.S. proposal that would require them to disclose 5% stakes in companies days sooner than current rules could make it unprofitable for them to build successful campaigns.

Three Big Weather Factors Loom for 2022 Crop Season
Three Big Weather Factors Loom for 2022 Crop Season

Three big weather players may impact the 2022 crop season, according to Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Continuous Education Lands Langeland Farms Inc. 2022 BQA Dairy FARM Award
Continuous Education Lands Langeland Farms Inc. 2022 BQA Dairy FARM Award

Running a total of 1,100 milk cows, 850 replacement heifers and 800 steers, Langeland Farms Inc. in Coopersville, Michigan, is the winner of the 2022 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) – FARM Dairy Award.

Global Farmer Survey Highlights Profitability, Innovation, and Technology Adoption
Global Farmer Survey Highlights Profitability, Innovation, and Technology Adoption

Report reveals a shift to technology to support existing farming practices as globally producers look to innovate in the face of changing market pressures.

Greg Henderson
Colorado Gov. Polis Transparently Undercuts Agriculture

Colorado ranchers say they are “under attack” by their governor after hiring a director of the Bureau of Animal Protection who has ties to Mercy for Animals and leads a project that promotes plant-based food choices.

Winter Storms Are On the Way: Are Your Barns Safe?
Winter Storms Are On the Way: Are Your Barns Safe?

Winter Storm Landon is on its way, expected to spread a big mess of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Rockies to the Plains, Midwest and parts of the Northeast. Don't forget to pay attention to your barn roofs.

Oatly Ads Banned in UK for ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims
Oatly Ads Banned in UK for ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims

The popular plant-based beverage, Oatly, has recently been told to not repeat some of its 'misleading' advertisements in the United Kingdom.

Food Inflation Makes Your Super Bowl Party Cost More
Food Inflation Makes Your Super Bowl Party Cost More

“Food inflation is a hot topic,” Michael Swanson says noting that overall prices in the category are running at 6% higher than a year ago, whereas typically year-to-year food inflation is 1%.

Avoid These 4 Family Business Sins
Avoid These 4 Family Business Sins

Here's how you can avoid committing these harmony-harming mistakes.

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Fauci on COVID Pandemic — "It Will End"
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Fauci on COVID Pandemic — "It Will End"

Rural communities are likely to see an outbreak of the COVID-19 variant omicron later than big cities but Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the pandemic will eventually end.

Brubaker Farms Receives Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award
Brubaker Farms Receives Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award

Brubaker Farms, a dairy and poultry farm near Mount Joy in Lancaster County, is the 2021 recipient of the Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award®.

Supply Chain Issues Hamper Animal Medicine Availability
Supply Chain Issues Hamper Animal Medicine Availability

Breakdowns in the global supply chain are hitting home for U.S. livestock producers and the veterinarians who serve them, in the form of shortages of commonly used medications.

Cattle Veterinarians Have New Vaccination Guidelines
Cattle Veterinarians Have New Vaccination Guidelines

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) recently released a first-of-its-kind document on cattle vaccine guidelines.

Food Waste is a Growing Problem in the U.S.
Food Waste is a Growing Problem in the U.S.

A new report shows over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. is never eaten. Not only does this waste resources used to produce food, but it also creates a myriad of environmental impacts, EPA said. 

2022 Weather Outlook: La Niña’s Encore
2022 Weather Outlook: La Niña’s Encore

How will she impact drought conditions in 2022?

The Future of Agricultural Lending
The Future of Agricultural Lending

Be ready for new ways to finance your farm.

Greg Henderson
Activists Play Grinch, Seek End To ‘Animal Gifting’

Animal activist groups went full Grinch-mode this week, calling for the end of "animal gifting" programs such as Heifer International and 'Hatching Hope' that work to support impoverished people. Because, well, Humbug!

A Look Back: 4 Takes on 2021 Weather
A Look Back: 4 Takes on 2021 Weather

From droughts to hurricanes to wildfires, this year has offered a little of everything when it comes to weather.

APHIS Awards $16.3 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health
APHIS Awards $16.3 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding more than $16.3 million to 64 projects with states, universities and other partners to strengthen programs to protect animal health.

Hannah Thompson-Weeman
Animal Rights Extremists Take Their Cause to the Courtroom

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 Can Be Achieved And Cattle Traceability Can Help
Climate Neutrality Can Be Achieved And Cattle Traceability Can Help

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.

Rabobank: Cost Inflation to Impact Global Protein Supply Chains
Rabobank: Cost Inflation to Impact Global Protein Supply Chains

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.

Drug and Feed Ingredient Shortages Hit U.S. Livestock Producers
Drug and Feed Ingredient Shortages Hit U.S. Livestock Producers

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 Health Companies Target Ways to Lower Antimicrobial Resistance
Animal Health Companies Target Ways to Lower Antimicrobial Resistance

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.

Business as Usual
Business as Usual

The critical nature of the ag industry has required many ag employers continue business operations as normal. AgCareers.com’s annual Agribusiness HR Review survey of ag employers assesses employers’ COVID responses.

Is Surging Inflation the Shock That Will Slash Consumers' Record Appetite for Meat?
Is Surging Inflation the Shock That Will Slash Consumers' Record Appetite for Meat?

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%.

ROXOR Side-By-Side: ‘Tough As A Hammer'
ROXOR Side-By-Side: ‘Tough As A Hammer'

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.

Don’t Play Favorites with Your Farm Employees
Don’t Play Favorites with Your Farm Employees

Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.

Prep Your Farm Business for the Year’s End
Prep Your Farm Business for the Year’s End

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.

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McDonald’s Commits $5 Million to Accelerate Climate-Smart Farming Solutions

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.

Here’s What You Need to Document on Drug Treatment Records
Here’s What You Need to Document on Drug Treatment Records

If you or an employee treats an animal with a drug, it’s important to keep adequate and updated treatment records.

Former Furst-McNess CEO Ned Furst Passes
Former Furst-McNess CEO Ned Furst Passes

The Furst-McNess Company announces the passing of its Board of Directors’ Chair Emeritus and former Chief Executive Officer, Frank “Ned” Furst.

Non-Profit Focuses On Mental Health Needs Across Rural America
Non-Profit Focuses On Mental Health Needs Across Rural America

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.

UC-Davis Professor Calls Methane Emissions an Opportunity
UC-Davis Professor Calls Methane Emissions an Opportunity

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.

Mark Your Calendar for the 2022 Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit
Mark Your Calendar for the 2022 Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit

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."

Hannah Thompson-Weeman
4 Keys to Prevent Animal Activist Attacks in the Wake of a Disaster

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. 

UN Food Systems Summit Surprises U.S. Animal Ag Groups
UN Food Systems Summit Surprises U.S. Animal Ag Groups

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.

Nuisance Birds May Be Showing Up Soon
Nuisance Birds May Be Showing Up Soon

The onset of fall marks the return of nuisance birds to dairy farms and feedlots in cooler climates.

AgCareers.com Launches Feed Your Future U.S. Series of Virtual Career Fairs 
AgCareers.com Launches Feed Your Future U.S. Series of Virtual Career Fairs 

AgCareers.com is launching its 2021-2022 season of Feed Your Future virtual career fairs across the United States. 

Ag Groups Urge Biden to Act Now on Unfair Ocean Carrier Practices
Ag Groups Urge Biden to Act Now on Unfair Ocean Carrier Practices

Agriculture associations urge President Biden to address ocean carrier practices causing increased costs and delays for American businesses as “the problem not only persists, but is becoming more dire.”

White House Takes On 'Big Meat,' Says Inflation Isn't the Source of Swelling Retail Protein Prices
White House Takes On 'Big Meat,' Says Inflation Isn't the Source of Swelling Retail Protein Prices

In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration unveiled a broad plan to tackle record retail meat prices. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said consolidation in beef, pork and poultry processing is leading to higher prices.

Field of Art: An Ohio Farmer's Life-Size Tribute to 9/11 is Planting Seeds of Unity for 20th Anniversary
Field of Art: An Ohio Farmer's Life-Size Tribute to 9/11 is Planting Seeds of Unity for 20th Anniversary

From an American flag one year to a POW tribute the next, Wilber Meyer's field artwork has grown. And for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this year's tribute is by far the biggest, extending beyond the Ohio farm field.

Expect Tight Hay Supplies, Higher Prices
Expect Tight Hay Supplies, Higher Prices

The combination of smaller yields and fewer acres harvested will translate into another year of rising hay prices, says the Livestock Marketing Information Project.

Canada Joins Mexico in Seeking Consultation with U.S. Over USMCA Content Rules
Canada Joins Mexico in Seeking Consultation with U.S. Over USMCA Content Rules

Canada has joined Mexico in seeking formal consultation with the United States over the interpretation of content rules for automobiles set out in the North American trade pact, Mexico and Canada said on Friday.

USDA to Increase SNAP Benefits By More than 20% Starting in October
USDA to Increase SNAP Benefits By More than 20% Starting in October

A big increase in benefits is on the way for Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The average SNAP benefit will increase for FY 2022 beginning on Oct. 1, according to the agency.

Hannah Thompson-Weeman
Food Systems Under Scrutiny at UN Food Systems Pre-Summit

The U.S. agriculture community tends to be proud of our role in providing families around the world with safe, affordable and nutritious food. And we have reason to be. However, not everyone shares that same sentiment.

See the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day Agendas
See the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day Agendas

In 2021, you have the choice to join Farm Journal Field Days in person or online.