animal agriculture

Agriculture checkoff groups jointly announced opposition to legislation they say attacks commodity checkoff programs.

The Animal Ag Alliance released reports detailing the interconnectedness of the animal rights movement and their tactics targeting animal agriculture.

While many farmers suffered crop losses, the deluge of storms has stirred hopes for a better water-supply after three years of severe drought and water cuts.

The Center for Food Safety is suing the USDA to stop the National Organic Program from allowing hydroponically grown produce from being certified organic.

Animal rights activists continue to threaten animal agriculture and a recent ruling in Iowa, overturning a law making it illegal to get a job at a livestock farm.

The projected demand of meatless meat in the future and the potential of billions of dollars has attracted some big investors like ADM, Cargill and Tyson Foods.

President Obama as touting the benefits of the recent Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Obama said the 12-nation agreement would be a win for American workers, businesses, and the middle class. He noted the commitments in the agreement are enforceable, saying that America can hold other countries accountable through trade sanctions...