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2022-08-08
USDA Publishes Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) proposed rule in the Federal Register. With this publication, USDA proposes requirements... Read more
2022-08-08
Summer Nights Are Heating Up — And That’s Impacting Crops And Livestock
Climate experts say summer nights have gotten warmer. One study found the average minimum temperature in the United States has gotten warmer by 2.5 degrees over the last 50 years. For farmers, this... Read more
2022-08-08
USDA Publishes Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) proposed rule in the Federal Register. With this publication, USDA proposes requirements... Read more
2022-08-08
USDA proposes livestock welfare rules for organic farms
The Biden administration has proposed a broad-ranging set of animal welfare rules for organic farms. Read more
2022-08-08
Scott bill would help small livestock producers
The bill would boost the premium subsidy for Livestock Risk Protection insurance as high as 75% for small ranchers with 100 or fewer cattle. Read more
2022-08-08
Evening Edition | Monday, August 8, 2022
In tonight's Evening Edition, read about the USDA Crop Progress report, dry weather in the western Corn Belt, and financial support in livestock and conservation. Read more
2022-08-08
Senate approves additional $20 billion for voluntary conservation practices
Besides the $20 billion for land stewardship, there would be $14 billion for rural power and clean energy and $6 billion for wildfire protection and climate-smart forestry. Read more
2022-08-08
CN Rail ready to handle increased grain volumes in 2022/23
CN Rail has released its Grain Plan for the 2022/23 crop year. Read more
2022-08-08
How Late Can Herbicides Be Applied in Soybean and Corn?
Every year we are asked about how late is too late to spray herbicides to control weeds such as marestail, Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, burcucumber, and others. As usual, the answer depends on the... Read more
2022-08-08
USDA proposes livestock welfare rules for organic farms
The Biden administration has proposed a broad-ranging set of animal welfare rules for organic farms. Read more
2022-08-08
In pictures: Drought hits Europe's rivers and crops
Weeks of baking heat have caused big problems for Europe's food producers and river traffic. Read more
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2022-08-08
Misleading beer festival video claims to show Italian farmers' protest
The footage actually shows an organised tractor beer festival that celebrates the local agriculture industry. Read more
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