Did Joel Salatin accept a USDA role? Not so fast - AGDAILY
Dec 2, 2024 · Joel Salatin, the self-proclaimed “Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer,” has used a recent podcast episode to categorically deny rumors that he might be taking a role within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Image courtesy of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. According to the investigation, Morris transported the stolen cattle to several livestock auctions, where he sold them for more than $108,000.Morris was arrested at his residence on felony charges. In Oklahoma, cattle rustling — defined as the theft of livestock such as horses, mules, cows, or hogs — is a serious felony ...
Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of Dec. 23, 2024
Dec 23, 2024 · Horse Protection Act rule postponed, stakeholders gain time ; National Wheat Foundation, BASF Award $5,000 in scholarships ; Bipartisan bill would bring whole milk back to schools
11 of the best agriculture trade shows in the U.S. - AGDAILY
Feb 1, 2023 · Image courtesy of NCGA Commodity Classic. Orlando, Florida When: March Cost: Varies into the hundreds Average Attendance: 7,500. A combination of inspiring speakers, an impressive trade show, top-notch entertainment, nationally recognized agricultural thought leaders, and educational sessions — Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused educational and agricultural ...
Colorado ranchers suspect theft as nearly 200 calves disappear
Dec 16, 2024 · The disappearance affects multiple ranchers, with some reporting losses of 20 to 40 calves each. For example, one rancher, Mont Snyder of Mex & Sons, is missing 26 cattle.
Trump eying 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1
5 days ago · President Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting February 1, marking a significant change in U.S. trade policy. The executive order mandates a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and instructs agencies to investigate trade deficits, unfair practices, and the impact of ...
Georgia’s poultry industry faces first avian influenza outbreak
5 days ago · For the first time since the nationwide outbreak began in 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza has struck a commercial poultry operation in Georgia. As the nation’s leading poultry producer, Georgia’s poultry industry is a cornerstone of its economy, and this development poses significant ...
Ag on Instagram: The week’s best photos on Jan. 17, 2025
Jan 17, 2025 · The legacy of former President Jimmy Carter and the FFA ; Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour will look a bit different this time ; Ag on Instagram: The week’s best photos on Jan. 10, 2025
New $670M beef processing facility being built in Amarillo
Aug 10, 2022 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that a $670 million state-of-the-art beef processing facility is going to be built in Amarillo in 2023. The new facility, Producer Owned Beef LLC., has received more than $12 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund and an additional $11.1 million in tax incentives funded by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation.
Arizona sues Saudi-owned company over groundwater use
Dec 16, 2024 · DAILY Bites. Arizona’s lawsuit claims that excessive groundwater pumping threatens La Paz County. Saudi-owned Fondomonte Arizona extracted 31,000 acre-feet of water in 2023 for Saudi alfalfa exports.