Importance of Animal Agriculture
Agric4profits
AUGUST 25, 2024
Animal agriculture is a critical component of the global food system, influencing economic stability, nutritional health, and cultural practices. However,
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NASDA announces new member of public policy team
NASDA
MARCH 7, 2025
. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Logan Moss as Associate Director Public Policy. As Associate Director, Moss will lead NASDAs Animal Agriculture and Natural Resources and Environment Policy Committees.
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A passion to help people through animal agriculture
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Witherspoon, who studied with the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Poultry Science for his undergraduate degree, has since. Read More → The post A passion to help people through animal agriculture first appeared on AgriLife Today.
Local Activists in Animal Agriculture-Heavy Areas Fight Nitrate Pollution
Daily Yonder
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Lower Yakima Valley in Washington state has been home to large-scale animal agriculture for decades, but in 2008 when one dairy operation tried moving onto the Yakima Indian Reservation, the community balked at the proposition.
Challenges and Opportunities in Animal Agriculture
Agric4profits
AUGUST 27, 2024
Animal agriculture is a vital sector within the broader agricultural industry, focused on raising animals for various purposes including food, clothing, and lab
How the food industry exerts influence II: climate scientists (meat industry)
Food Politics
MARCH 5, 2024
The animal agriculture industry, US universities, and the obstruction of climate understanding and policy. Similar to fossil fuel companies, US animal agriculture companies responded to evidence that their products cause climate change by minimizing their role in the climate crisis and shaping policymaking in their favor.
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Solutions Hub Launched at COP29 to Equip Livestock Sector with Innovations for Low-Emissions Animal Agriculture
Farming First
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Livestock and Climate Solutions Hub will bring together new and existing approaches to support the transition to climate-smart, sustainable […] The post Solutions Hub Launched at COP29 to Equip Livestock Sector with Innovations for Low-Emissions Animal Agriculture appeared first on Farming First.
Animal health experts offer perspectives on future disease preparedness during NASDA Annual Meeting
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – At today’s National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2024 Annual Meeting , the Animal Agriculture Policy Committee hosted a panel focusing on recent outbreaks of H5 influenza in poultry and dairy populations and its impacts on “secure” plans for the livestock sector. territories.
AgGateway, ICAR Sign MOU to Improve Resource Sharing on Data Interoperability Initiatives
Global Agtech Initiative
MAY 22, 2024
Both organizations will more rapidly develop projects that improve digital interoperability in animal agriculture applications. The post AgGateway, ICAR Sign MOU to Improve Resource Sharing on Data Interoperability Initiatives appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
NIFA Investment Paves the Way for Veterinary Students
USDA Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
In this time, the VMLRP has awarded nearly 800 food animal veterinarians with loan repayment assistance.
NASAHO President reflects on state response efforts to HPAI during NASDA Annual Meeting
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – At today’s 2024 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, the Animal Agriculture Policy Committee hosted discussion centered on highly pathogenic avian influenza and the important role of states in response.
NASDA members hear perspectives on animal health and trade from UK Chief Veterinary Officer
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – Today during the 2024 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting , United Kingdom Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss addressed the Animal Agriculture Committee on the role of animal health and disease status in trade.
The FDA’s somewhat good news on antibiotic use in farm animals (if we believe it)
Food Politics
JANUARY 9, 2024
The use of antibiotics in animal agriculture is a long-standing issue. The post The FDA’s somewhat good news on antibiotic use in farm animals (if we believe it) appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle. This is not reassuring. It requires political will, big time.
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Ohio State building new animal learning center
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Multispecies Animal Learning Center will seek to advance workforce development in animal agriculture.
Factory Farms Explained
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 12, 2024
But industrial animal agriculture comes with a lot of downsides. Large CAFOs can create pollution for nearby communities and the environment, as well as raise animal rights issues. Rationalized as a way to feed more people, large CAFOs are pervasive in our food system. Photography via Shutterstock. What’s the problem?
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Animal science student takes diverse path to medical school
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 18, 2023
Zane Wanjura ’24 stays true to his roots while pursuing his passion Students in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science can choose from a wide variety of career paths across multiple disciplines in animal agriculture.
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NASDA shares new promotions for policy and trade team staff
NASDA
JANUARY 31, 2024
Stephanie is currently the staff lead for the policy committees on animal agriculture and natural resources and environment. “The past year at NASDA has flown by – and it is an exciting time to be with an organization that is taking our advocacy abilities to new heights,” Stephanie said.
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Thompson named Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Canyon resident director
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 30, 2024
Veterinary diagnostician to continue service to animal agriculture in new role The post Thompson named Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Canyon resident director appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Perdue Sells Alarmism Over Antibiotic Use
The Farmers Daughter USA
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
In the mid-2010s, conversations about antibiotic use in animal agriculture was coming under greater scrutiny. It’s also the reason why animal agriculture usually uses antibiotics that are no longer used to treat humans; it minimizes the chances that bacteria will build a resistance to our antibiotics.
Letter to USDA Regarding H5N1 Outbreak in Dairy Cattle
NASDA
JUNE 6, 2024
Sincerely, Blayne Arthur President, NASDA Secretary Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Charles Hatcher, D.V.M. Director, Public Policy (571) 447-5324 RJ.Karney@nasda.org Sender: NASDA President Blayne Arthur NASDA Animal Agriculture Committee Chair Charles Hatcher, D.V.M.
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Study Highlights Human Health Risks of Intensive Animal Agriculture
ATTRA
JANUARY 11, 2024
Researchers concluded that “there is exceptionally strong evidence for a link between low animal welfare levels and high zoonotic risks, exacerbated by animal crowding, low genetic diversity, compromised hygiene, and high animal stress levels which compromise immune systems.”
Fighting Factory Farms
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 13, 2024
The American food system relies heavily on industrial animal agriculture. Thousands or tens of thousands of animals packed into one place have been justified by the industry as a way to feed more people. All of us, in some way, are impacted by industrial animal agriculture.
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State agriculture departments call for an integrated, national response to avian influenza
NASDA
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference , NASDA members amended the organizations policy to support the implementation of a robust national action plan for the detection, surveillance, response and containment of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Agwired
JUNE 12, 2024
.” Representatives from AgGateway and ICAR , which is the International Committee on Animal Recording, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last month designed to allow both organizations to better utilize existing resources and more rapidly develop projects that improve digital interoperability in animal agriculture applications.
The COP-28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai—items
Food Politics
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Protein PACT has organized or assisted with inviting expert speakers for six panels across five COP28 pavilions, including: December 5 panel in the Food Pavilion, co-organized by IICA and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on the topic of sustainable and healthy livestock production systems December 6 panel in the IICA pavilion, (..)
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The FDA Is Still Not Tracking How Farms Use Antibiotics
Civil Eats
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Collecting that farm-level data is a critical missing piece in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) five-year plan , launched in 2019, to improve “antimicrobial stewardship” in animal agriculture, advocates say. Now, the deadline is approaching. Neither effort has proven very effective. It’s really good data.”
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NASDA Member Chris Chinn emphasizes necessary cooperation between the EPA and state departments of agriculture
NASDA
JULY 10, 2024
This includes the agency forming the Animal Agriculture and Water Quality Federal Advisory Subcommittee and the successful Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force. Despite these concerns, Chinn applauded the EPA’s efforts in incorporating cooperative federalism objectives into various regulatory policy developments.
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Our Reporting Is Now Free for Everyone
Civil Eats
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Here is a list of our many other awards and recognitions.
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Animal Ag News 2/3
Agwired
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Program speakers discussed upcoming priorities for the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Food and Drug Administration, along with AFIAs 2024 educational program opportunities and a discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) in feed manufacturing. Sponsored by the U.S.
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Building a More Sustainable Meat Industry with Data, Partnerships, and Collaboration
Food Tank
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Protein PACT is also a collaborative effort throughout the whole animal agriculture supply chain because there’s substantial work occurring throughout all of animal agriculture when it comes to sustainability,” says Mittenthal.
Animal Ag News 10/23
Agwired
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture will host the 13th Annual Antibiotics Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia from November 7-9, 2023. The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the theme of its 2024 Stakeholders Summit: “Ready, Set, Solve! Advancing Animal Agriculture.”
Animal Ag News 1/8
Agwired
JANUARY 8, 2024
The annual Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit will once again be held at the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Meat Institute, the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit is scheduled from 9 a.m.
The Transition Away From Factory Farming
Modern Farmer
OCTOBER 2, 2024
What unfolded in the years after their first meeting was an initiative called The Transfarmation Project , which today works to help former contract farmers transition away from this system and into sustainable agriculture. Historically, animal activists and contract farmers have been on opposite sides of the factory farming issue.
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Animal Ag News 12/9
Agwired
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Together, Zoetis and AgNext are poised to shape the future and set new standards for sustainable management practices using animal health and genetic data. The rendering industrys contributions to animal agricultures economic and environmental sustainability is vital, yet often overlooked when food and animal food production is discussed.
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Opinion: Farm Forward’s Investigation Into Alexandre Farms and the Greenwashing of Large-scale Dairy
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 16, 2024
On an ultra-small scale, a sincere commitment to regenerative agriculture is compatible with reducing many of the harms of industrial animal agriculture, including harms to the climate. full_link Read More New York is suing one of the country’s largest meat processors for greenwashing.
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AgGateway Exploring Animal Ag
Agwired
DECEMBER 4, 2023
There is a lot of interest for AgGateway right now in moving into setting standards for data in the animal agriculture space. “There’s a lot of interest with carbon programs and understanding enteric emissions so knowing what animals are fed and being able to document that,” said Craker.
What’s in a Name? Food Labels, Explained
Modern Farmer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
American Humane Certified: This certification is granted by American Humane to practitioners of animal agriculture. It uses a scientifically informed set of criteria to evaluate whether animals are being raised in suitable and healthy living conditions—everything from enough space to access to shade.
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AgGateway and ICAR Working Together
Agwired
JUNE 14, 2024
Daniel Lefebvre, President, ICAR, and Brent Kemp, President and CEO, AgGateway Representatives from AgGateway and the International Committee on Animal Recording (ICAR) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to improve digital interoperability in animal agriculture applications.
The House Proposed a New Farm Bill. This Will Affect Your Life—Even if You’re Not a Farmer.
Modern Farmer
MAY 24, 2024
(Photography by Shutterstock) By contrast, the Senate’s listed priorities include a provision dedicating funding to help farmers engaged in industrial animal agriculture transition out to more sustainable practices.
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Precision Ag News 12/4
Agwired
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Discover the future of agriculture at the Ag Innovation Forum on February 27, 2025, presented by the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and the National Institute for Animal Agriculture.
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Pennsylvania Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence RFP
ATTRA
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The priority areas for research in this funding round are biosecurity, animal agriculture infrastructure, applied research, and food security. The Pennsylvania Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence has $450,000 available for projects related to poultry, swine, sheep, and goat production in the Commonwealth.
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