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Legislation aims to add transparency to checkoff programs
Lawmakers have reintroduced legislation in Congress to reform USDA’s checkoff programs. The programs collect more than $850 million each...
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Data shows surprisingly high rate of farm-related injuries: Penn State
Researchers at Penn State University said they were surprised at the high number of agriculture-related injuries they found in...
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Weekly livestock news: July 12, 2021
China’s hog herd is returning, but producers are still cautious China has gotten its African swine fever outbreak under...
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Supreme Court rejects Proposition 12 case
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition filed by the North American Meat Institute urging the court to...
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Lawmakers again push to end tax on loan repayment program
Lawmakers have reintroduced legislation meant to increase the amount of government funding veterinarians can receive for practicing in rural...
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Weekly livestock news: July 5, 2021
Lawmakers pressure Biden administration to appeal pork processing line speed decision More than 70 lawmakers are urging the Biden...
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$55 million USDA grant program aims to help small processors
USDA will grant $55.2 million in competitive grants through a new program meant to help small and medium-sized meat...
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In swine diets, lower prices make wheat better than corn: Kansas State
Lower wheat prices make it a viable alternative to corn in swine diets at the moment, according to nutritionists...
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Weekly livestock news: June 28, 2021
Colorado Supreme Court rejects animal cruelty ballot measure strongly opposed by farmers The Colorado Supreme Court rejected a ballot...
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USDA announces new pandemic relief for producers
USDA said it will grant new pandemic relief aid for producers, including support for dairy farmers, poultry and livestock...
