Source: USDA news release
The Census of Agriculture reports data on local or regionally branded food sold directly to retail outlets, institutions (like schools), intermediate markets (like food hubs), and consumers (via outlets such as farmers markets). These local-food sales...
Source: Meat Institute news release
After the confirmed discovery of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Meat Institute today said properly prepared beef is safe to eat and is...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $16.3 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 101 projects under the Research and Innovation program over the next three...
Source: Louisiana State University
Bovine respiratory disease and related viruses kill 8 million calves each year
An LSU researcher has developed a new vaccine against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and related illnesses that kill around 8 million calves each year and...
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council news release
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) condemned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) indication that they intend to proceed with translocating grizzly...
Source: CAB Cattle news release
Continuing to support the next generation of leaders in the beef industry, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) will give a record amount of $100,000 in scholarships across three categories this year. College students with a passion...
Source: American Farmers Network news release
American Farmers Network (AFN), the leading domestic grass-fed beef company in the United States, is pleased to unveil its newest initiative: a USDA Choice graded line of antibiotic-free grass-fed Angus beef. This program represents...
Source: Food & Drug Administration
New rules would provide animal drug sponsors with predictable requirements for the labeling of prescription and over-the-counter new animal drugs, as well as new animal drugs for use in animal feeds.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
Source: University of Illinois
On March 8, over 300 people gathered to dedicate the "Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena" in the historic Stock Pavilion, part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois...
Source: Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is disappointed that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a final Product of USA labeling rule that adopts the most onerous standard in the world – namely that to...
