Seven rollover calf sale fundraisers held across the country raised more than $135,000 for R-CALF USA, funding its work for independent U.S. cattle producers.
USDA Launches New Animal Protection Bureau in Expanded Enforcement Push
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new Animal Protection Bureau and expanded federal enforcement of animal welfare law, a move that could affect breeders, ranchers and other animal owners.
USDA Awards $26 Million in Value Added Producer Grants to Beef and Farm Businesses
USDA announced more than $26 million in Value Added Producer Grant funding for 194 agricultural projects, with beef producers receiving the largest share to develop new products and markets.
HGS BioScience Launches HumiK ONE Slingshot to Advance Fertility Programs
HGS BioScience has launched HumiK ONE Slingshot, a granular product that stacks humic substances with beneficial microbes to improve fertilizer efficiency, soil health and crop resilience in dry fertilizer programs.
Nevada Rancher Ron Cerri Named New Public Lands Council President
The Public Lands Council has named Nevada rancher Ron Cerri its new president, closing out its 58th Annual Meeting with a fresh leadership team focused on grazing rights and multiple-use land policy.
Farmers National Company Buys CommonGround to Modernize Farmland Leasing
Farmers National Company has acquired CommonGround, a digital farmland leasing marketplace designed to help landowners and farmers navigate a changing agricultural economy.
Wisner Baum Targets the EPA Chemical Industry Revolving Door
Law firm Wisner Baum is calling for tougher rules to close the EPA chemical industry revolving door, arguing personnel swaps and industry-funded science have shaped pesticide regulation for decades.
USDA Welcomes New Mexico into the State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program
New Mexico has joined USDA’s State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, becoming the 31st state to gain approval and opening new market opportunities for small processors and ranchers.
Livestock Conservancy Launches First National Heritage Rabbit Census
The Livestock Conservancy has launched its first-ever heritage rabbit census, asking breeders nationwide to help document rare rabbit breeds and guide future conservation work.
MSU Scientist Lands $540K NSF Grant to Develop Biodegradable Packaging
A Michigan State University scientist has secured a $540,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down without leaving microplastics behind.