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Elanco, AgNext Announce Alliance to Advance Livestock Sustainability
Elanco, AgNext Announce Alliance to Advance Livestock Sustainability

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is joining forces with AgNext at Colorado State University. On Aug. 2, they announced a strategic alliance to transform the next frontier of opportunity in livestock sustainability. 

WOTUS Roundtable Reveals New Rule Pushes Definition 'Back to Square One', says NCBA
WOTUS Roundtable Reveals New Rule Pushes Definition 'Back to Square One', says NCBA

EPA hosted its fifth WOTUS roundtable last week with the Kansas Livestock Association, revealing murky waters in the WOTUS definition.

Can Agriculture Save the Planet?
Can Agriculture Save the Planet?

If we get it right, agriculture can, in fact, save the planet, said Jack Bobo, CEO of Futurity, during the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2022 Stakeholders Summit in Kansas City.

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Court’s Decision Could Affect New ‘WOTUS’ Rule

A proposed Clean Water Act regulation that could affect millions of acres of farmland is moving forward. Still, SCOTUS will hear a case that will clarify what CWA covers, likely sending it back to the drawing board.

From All Angles: Food Chain Mandates Threaten Producers, Impact Consumers
From All Angles: Food Chain Mandates Threaten Producers, Impact Consumers

Precedent-setting mandates are coming at ag from all angles, undermining freedom of farmers. These regulations aren't based on science. They aren't based on experience. Many argue they aren't based on a shred of truth.

A Rare Moment of Honesty from a Waterkeeper
A Rare Moment of Honesty from a Waterkeeper

A new year brought with it another attack on North Carolina’s pork industry. This one arrived in the form of a 16-minute video from an online outfit called Vox. It produced the video with money from an activist group.

How High Can Farmland Prices Go?
How High Can Farmland Prices Go?

Prepare for a dynamic farmland market in 2022.

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.

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.

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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.

Alltech Unveils 2020 Sustainability Report
Alltech Unveils 2020 Sustainability Report

Agriculture has the greatest potential not only to meet the global demand but to positively impact the future of our planet, Alltech says. The company just released its 2020 Alltech Sustainability Report. 

 Newest Tax Proposal in Washington Won’t Impact Most Farmers Today, But Tax Expert Warns it Could Be a Trojan Horse for Higher Taxes
Newest Tax Proposal in Washington Won’t Impact Most Farmers Today, But Tax Expert Warns it Could Be a Trojan Horse for Higher Taxes

The newest tax proposal in Washington would impose a tax on billionaires. A farm tax expert warns the proposed changes could turn into a trojan horse for farmers and result in higher taxes within a decade.

Sierra Club Sues To Stop Iowa Feedlot
Sierra Club Sues To Stop Iowa Feedlot

The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club is suing the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in an effort to stop a 11,600-head feedlot in Clayton County that lies near Bloody Run Creek.

How to change the face of agriculture
How to change the face of agriculture

It’s no wonder Michael Smith wasn’t comfortable with pursuing a career in agriculture when he started college at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo.

Oklahoma Makes Strides to Decrease Feral Swine Population
Oklahoma Makes Strides to Decrease Feral Swine Population

Efforts to control the feral pig population in Oklahoma are ahead of last year, USDA reports.  ​​​​​​​

Grade Your Management IQ
Grade Your Management IQ

Strategic management for your business is about anticipating, adapting to, driving and capitalizing on change, says Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University professor emeritus.

Crime on the Farm: How to Stay Calm When You Aren’t
Crime on the Farm: How to Stay Calm When You Aren’t

Being the victim of a crime can be a traumatic experience. Whether it’s a break-in at your farm or an animal activist trespassing on your property, John Sancenito says how you respond can make all the difference. 

8 Steps to Take If Your Farm is Vandalized
8 Steps to Take If Your Farm is Vandalized

As a former police detective and terrorism expert, John Sancenito understands that it’s hard for people, especially farmers who have the tendency to be self-reliant, to involve the police when a break-in occurs.

What’s Driving Farmers’ Opinions on Electric Trucks?
What’s Driving Farmers’ Opinions on Electric Trucks?

Would you buy one? Check out what farmers had to say after Ford’s F-150 Lightning announcement.

Air Pollution Study Contributes to False Animal Ag Narrative
Air Pollution Study Contributes to False Animal Ag Narrative

A new study claims U.S. agriculture, in particular animal agriculture, is a major source of air pollution. NCBA's Ethan Lane says the misleading nature of this study contributes to the false narrative around animal ag.

Tyson Pilots Program to Open Health Centers for Employees
Tyson Pilots Program to Open Health Centers for Employees

Tyson Foods, Inc. is partnering with Marathon Health to pilot seven “Bright Blue” health centers near company production facilities as part of its efforts to boost the overall health and wellness of its workforce.

7 Resources to Keep Close In Case a Crisis Hits
7 Resources to Keep Close In Case a Crisis Hits

When a mental health crisis hits, Shannon Ferrell, Oklahoma State University ag law specialist, outlines seven resources to keep handy in the event you are the first responder to help someone in need someday. 

Is There Enough Land to Meet Biden’s Aggressive Climate Goals?
Is There Enough Land to Meet Biden’s Aggressive Climate Goals?

Biden is introducing a plan to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. As some U.S. farmers see commodity prices hit a seven-year high, ag groups say moving land out of production may be a tough sell.

When Stress Goes Beyond Normal 
When Stress Goes Beyond Normal 

It started with a broken baler. The farmer panicked. He had recently lost his brother to cancer and his father to old age. Not to mention he had 2,500 acres to farm, 250 beef cows to attend to and his crop just froze. 

Toxic Grit: Is Our Greatest Strength Our Greatest Weakness on the Farm?
Toxic Grit: Is Our Greatest Strength Our Greatest Weakness on the Farm?

“Suck it up buttercup.” This familiar phrase is one many farmers and ranchers learn early in life: be tough, self-reliant and resilient. But experts say that approach doesn't work when dealing with stress.

How Did the Pandemic Affect HR Practices in Agriculture?
How Did the Pandemic Affect HR Practices in Agriculture?

Staffing, competition, culture and flexibility were important considerations for ag organizations in 2020. The pandemic impacted almost all aspects of daily work life. Here's a look at AgCareers.com's latest report.

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Is Solar Energy an Option for Your Farm?

Solar energy falls into the renewable energy category, and its growth has skyrocketed over the last few decades due to lower installation costs and consumer demand for more sustainable energy.

Avoid, Adapt, Alter, Accept: Stress Management Tools for Farm Families
Avoid, Adapt, Alter, Accept: Stress Management Tools for Farm Families

The only certainty during spring planting is uncertainty. Farmers face many challenges: too much rain, too little rain, long hours, crop diseases and pests, machinery breakdowns.

Meat War Continues: Gov. Reynolds Proclaims “Meat on the Table Month”
Meat War Continues: Gov. Reynolds Proclaims “Meat on the Table Month”

The meat war continues. On Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proclaimed April as “Meat on the Table Month.” She encourages Iowans to support the livestock industry through meat consumption and purchases. 

The Surprising Truth: 4 Things You May Not Know About Reaching Goals
The Surprising Truth: 4 Things You May Not Know About Reaching Goals

Why don't we finish goals? Jon Acuff, best-selling author and motivational speaker, says we often focus on the wrong thing when we talk about our goals. Here's what he says it takes to finish the goals that matter.

Meat Institute Asks Supreme Court to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12
Meat Institute Asks Supreme Court to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12

The Meat Institute filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review an earlier ruling of the Meat Institute’s challenge to the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12.

Use Emotional Intelligence to Tackle The Tough Stuff
Use Emotional Intelligence to Tackle The Tough Stuff

“If you can manage these moments, the world is yours,” says Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry.

New Program Assesses Tyson Foods’ COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Efforts

Tyson Foods, Inc., is piloting a new Matrix Medical Network program that assesses, addresses, verifies and monitors the effectiveness of Tyson’s efforts to protect its workforce from COVID-19. 

Feed Sustainability: Moving the Animal Protein Industry Forward

As the animal protein industry continues to find innovative ways to decrease the carbon footprint of animal products, a new resource guide may help move those efforts forward.

EPA Administrator Nominee Regan Hosts Roundtable with Ag Leaders

EPA Administrator-designate Michael Regan hosted a virtual roundtable with members of the Ag CEO Council and staff, composed of leaders of some of the largest agriculture and farm organizations in the U.S.

Smithfield Foods Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to U.S. Employees
Smithfield Foods Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to U.S. Employees

Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork processor, said on Wednesday it has medical capabilities at U.S. facilities and is actively preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to employees.

The surge of COVID-19 cases across the country is hitting rural hospitals especially hard. Many aren’t equipped to handle critical patients, and with hospitals at capacity, some rural hospitals are unable to send patients to urban hospitals for care.
COVID-19 Crisis: Rural Hospitals Have Nowhere to Send Critical Patients

The surge of COVID-19 cases across the country is hitting rural hospitals especially hard. Many aren’t equipped to handle critical patients. Now some hospitals are unable to send patients to urban hospitals for care.

If your workload on the farm is starting to reach its breaking point, you may be experiencing burnout.
The Battle of Burnout on the Farm

If your workload on the farm is starting to reach its breaking point, you may be experiencing burnout.

5 Things to Consider Before You Add Solar Modules to Your Farm
5 Things to Consider Before You Add Solar Modules to Your Farm

Investing in solar modules to provide power to your farm is a big investment and one you shouldn’t rush into, says Dan Erickson of Triple E Farms near Altona, Ill. 

6 Megatrends Will Shape the Food Industry of 2050
6 Megatrends Will Shape the Food Industry of 2050

It’s not easy to be a successful food company. According to a recent research study, major food companies are experiencing a drop in sales and intensified competition from smaller players.