Packers are investing in plant-based protein companies. Farm bankruptcies are on the rise. Animal agricultural organizations are getting into bed with animal rights and environmental activist groups. Amanda Radke Beef Magazine Why a ban on fur & foie gras should matter…
The Wishons say made-in-America labeling could determine their survival as independent producers. The family's operation was solidly profitable four years ago but now exists on a thin financial margin the men blame on powerful foreign forces. Agweek 'America First' may…
A first-ever drug for reduction of ammonia gas in livestock has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use after being developed by Elanco. Wyatt Bechtel Drovers FDA Approves First Animal Drug for Reduction of Manure…
"Not only did USDA not have the legal authority to implement animal-welfare regulations, but the rule would have also vilified conventionally raised livestock without recognizing our commitment to raise all cattle humanely, regardless of the marketing program they’re in." Greg…
...laboratory-produced meat is now at the cutting edge of the fake meat revolution, and in many cases is indistinguishable in appearance and cellular composition from actual animal products. Word is, however, the stuff tastes like crap, but the danger exists…
In 2015, President Obama signed the Omnibus Bill which ordered the US Department of Agriculture to stop enforcing Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulations. Since that time ranchers have been calling for the rules to be restored, not just to…
"Unfortunately, Congress has impeded the ability of the BLM to do its job by continuing to deny funding for common sense and ecologically-sound management principles. As a result, wild horse and burro populations have been allowed to go unchecked, resulting…
Activists in attendance were encouraged to be as extreme as possible to advance their goals, including breaking the law when necessary. Attendees were also told to pressure restaurants, retail and foodservice brands to adopt certain policies with the end goal…
Ranchers with grazing allotments aren’t allowed to properly maintain fences, water structures and other range improvements, diminishing the land’s suitability for grazing, Skinner said. That dynamic has already been seen on the original portion of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, which…
Establishing strong, enforceable rules of trade to protect American exporters from politically motivated, un-scientific trade barriers will ensure that Utah’s agricultural and food companies will be able to succeed in a global marketplace free from burdensome trade regulations. My View:…