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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
USDA strengthens H5N1 monitoring and biosecurity measures for dairy cattle and livestock
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced plans to enhance testing and monitoring for the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Economic, environmental benefits from integrating cover crops into US livestock production, USDA report finds
Integrating cover crops into livestock operations in the United States presents substantial opportunities for economic and environmental benefits, according to a new USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) report featuring contributions from f ...
Monday, May 27, 2024
USDA allocates US$22.2 million for livestock disease prevention and response
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced an investment of US$22.2 million aimed at enhancing disease prevention, preparedness, early detection, and rapid response for threats to US ...
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
US research team receives US$5 million USDA grant for sustainable livestock production research
A research team at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has secured a US$5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to delve into more sustainable dairy and beef production practices, Drovers reported.
Friday, October 27, 2023
USDA finalises organic livestock and poultry standards for clearer animal welfare regulations
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled the final rule for the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS), providing a comprehensive framework for organic livestock and poultry production, DVM360 reported.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Animal health company gets USDA grant to study tick's ability to spread livestock diseases
The United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) has awarded animal health company Medgene grant funding to study the Asian longhorned tick and its ability to spread diseases in livestock.
Friday, May 19, 2023
USDA mulls Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is considering the proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards to clarify and ensure consistent application of the USDA organic standards.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
US livestock organisations provide feedback to USDA-APHIS' proposed rule for disease control
US livestock associations recently submitted comments regarding possible changes to rulemaking that would restructure indemnity regulations.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
USDA research facility commemorates over 20 years of contributions to US livestock industry
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, Livestock Issues Research Unit, held an open house event on August 23 to commemorate 23 years of accomplished research and contributions to the beef, dairy and swi ...
Monday, August 8, 2022
New USDA publication states requirements for organic poultry, livestock operations
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) proposed rule in the Federal Register last week.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
USDA to reconsider previous ruling on organic livestock and poultry practices
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced last week that United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will reconsider the previous US administration's Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule.
Monday, August 17, 2020
NPPC and 26 state pork groups ask USDA to improve livestock insurance programme
The National Pork Producers Council(NPPC)and 26 state pork associations have asked the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement enhancements to the Livestock Risk Protection insur ...
Thursday, July 23, 2020
USDA improves cattle, swine livestock insurance programme
According to USDA, its Risk Management Agency (RMA) launched changes to the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance programme for cattle and swine starting in the 2021 crop year.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
USDA's agency makes livestock insurance policy changes
There will be changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance programme for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine beginning this summer with the 2021 crop year, the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
US livestock producers urge USDA to defer loan payments due to COVID-19
The American Farm Bureau Federation called on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow farmers to adjust payments or defer their government loans as COVID-19 has impacted the farm industry, reported Reuters.

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