New California Reservoir and Ag Debt Consolidation
California's water future hinges on the approval of the Sites Reservoir project.
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Ranching With Grizzly Bears: Lessons from Montana
Ranchers and small communities will have to learn to co-exist with bears. But there's more to it than just grabbing a gun and praying for the best. Here's how Montana is making things work.
Complex Competition Issues and Grain Council Report Down
New USDA proposals aim to level the playing field for poultry growers and farmers, addressing payment abuses and promoting fair competition.
Steelhead & Water Rights and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
Southern California steelhead listed as endangered by Fish and Game Commission, sparking debate over water restrictions.
USDA Adds New Rules To Stop Abusive Horse Soring Practices
The USDA has stepped up its regulations of the Horse Protection Act to try to eliminate the practice of horse soring.
California’s Good-Bad Water Supply and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
Discover how recent rainstorms in California are impacting local farmers markets and crop production!
Dairy Heifer Sticker Shock and Sugar Exports Forecast Higher
Dairy farmers looking to buy young heifers to replace their older milking cows should get used to the sticker shock for a while, as the nation’s inventory has plummeted to a 20-year low.
Surprises Await Ag Economy and Italy Bans Cultivated Meat
Italy is the first country to ban cultivated meat, the kind grown in laboratory bioreactors from stem cells.
Wheat Food Council Social Media Campaign and Dairy to Canada
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack tells www.dairyherd.com the USDA is looking for "creative" ways to sell more U.S. dairy products in Canada after a trade dispute panel ruled in favor of Canadian restrictions on dairy import quotas.
Federal Agencies Propose Strategy For Reduced Food Loss and Waste
The FDA, USDA, and EPA have published a draft of a national strategy to reduce food loss and waste in the United States by 50% by 2030.