Regulation

Cattlemen Embark On Next Chapter In Animal Disease Traceability

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:49:00 +0000

USDA’s Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule went into effect in March. What’s in store for cattlemen?

Colorado Ag Faces Devastating Energy Cost Hike

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:42:00 +0000

It was one of those high-minded bills intended to encourage renewable energy. Instead it essentially calls for more than doubling over the next 20 years the percentage of energy that Colorado rural cooperatives would have to acquire from renewable sources. What are our legislators thinking?

My View From The Country

Here’s A Food Label That Consumers Care About

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:12:00 +0000

Imagine this: a labeling program that consumers care about, and one that promises to help market more beef rather than hinder it, like COOL does.

Cattle Economics

Carrie Underwood Gets Political On Tennessee Ag Gag Bill

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:44:00 +0000

Carrie Underwood, country music star, vegan and HSUS supporter, is lobbying against Tennessee HB 1191/SB1248, The Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act.

BEEF Daily

What Ever Happened To Political Compromise?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:46:00 +0000

Perhaps it’s a symptom of the times we live in, but pragmatism and compromise aren’t accepted practices anymore. The result is that either little of real substance is accomplished, or something being rammed down the other side’s throat.

My View From The Country

Rep. Kristi Noem Introduces Livestock Disaster Protection Act In House

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:01:00 +0000

Beef Producer

Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) has introduced the Livestock Disaster Protection Act that would help cover losses in the years 2012 and 2013.

EPA Gets Slammed For Releasing Personal Data On Farm Families

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:37:00 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is getting a lot of heat for releasing personal information of farm and ranch families.

BEEF Daily

White House Budget: USDA, Crop Insurance & Conservation Take Hits

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:12:00 +0000

David Bennett

The White House budget proposal for 2014 would do away with direct payments to farmers and slash funding for USDA. The 6% proposed cut to USDA coffers joins other proposals such as lowering crop insurance subsidies and conservation program funding.

Interior’s Jewell May Be Best We Could Expect

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:54:00 +0000

Public lands users hope that incoming Interior Secretary Sally Jewell’s private-sector job experience will make her more predisposed to the multiple-use concept on federal lands.

My View From The Country

States, Tribes Feeling Their Way Through Traceability Rule

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:51:00 +0000

By Heather Hamilton

The National Animal Traceability Rule, which went into effect on March 11, is a trial-and-error learning process. As things move forward and more states implement their own rules for compliance with USDA’s animal disease traceability rule, producers are encouraged to stay aware of their own state’s requirements.