Ag groups differ on COOL labeling after WTO ruling
In a Dec. 7 decision, the World Trade Organization (WTO) gave the okay for Canada and Mexico to pursue $1.01 billion per year in retaliatory tariffs against the United States in reaction to country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef and pork.
Crop insurance restoration tops ag benefits of transportation bill
The five-year, $305 billion surface transportation bill recently signed by President Barack Obama offers a plethora of provisions beneficial to agriculture, according to lawmakers and ag industry professionals.
Home to one of the largest herds of Texas Longhorns is Texas Ranch Life, an agri-tourism business and working ranch. But like any good Texan, the owners of the ranch have a bigger vision.
Coalition to Congress: Avoid federal crop insurance cuts
A coalition of 49 organizations representing a broad variety of interests sent a joint letter to Congress urging legislators to not cut crop insurance from an upcoming omnibus appropriations bill.
Costs rising for feed law licenses across Michigan
Recent changes to Michigan’s animal feed law will mean some higher fees for commercial feed distributors. The changes to the law, now known as P.A. 83, went into effect Oct. 1.
National Pork Board releases info for proper antibiotics use
The National Pork Board (NPB) has debuted a new infographic showing how U.S. pig farmers are working with their veterinarians to “use antibiotics responsibly.”
NCGA commends FSA revision to administrative rules for ARC
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently approved a modification allowing growers on a farm with one or more tracts outside the administrative county the option to recalculate Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)-County benefits based on the farm’s physical location.
Study: High soymeal concentration in pig diets may help curb diseases
A new University of Illinois study has found that increasing concentrations of soybean meal in the diets of weanling pigs, above industry standards, may be beneficial for pigs infected with the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV).
