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NFU seeks to ‘set the record straight’ on livestock farming

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Setting the record straight on some of the misconceptions around livestock, dairy and poultry production is the aim of a new NFU initiative aimed at improving the public perception of animal farming.

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New Standards for Organic Livestock and Poultry Production Available for Preview

AgWeb Farm Journal

The Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule is now available for preview. This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, USDA says.

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Average farm incomes rise to £96,100 despite volatility

Farmers Weekly

However, incomes for general cropping, grazing livestock, poultry, and mixed enterprises all declined […] The post Average farm incomes rise to £96,100 despite volatility appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Vilsack announces final “Product of USA” label rule

Real Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the final rule for meat, poultry, and egg products that carry a “Product of the USA” label at the National Farmers Union’s annual convention in Phoenix on Monday.

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State departments of agriculture urge federal support for state meat inspection programs to stabilize costs and maintain processing capacity

NASDA

. – During the 2024 Winter Policy Conference today, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members passed an action item emphasizing the need to resume full federal cost-share for state meat and poultry inspection programs. “To State meat inspection programs provide services necessary for meat processors in many states.

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A question of sentience — a vet’s view

Real Agriculture

As a livestock producer, if there’s one thing that someone says that is sure to start a real conversation, it’s calling livestock sentient beings. Read More As a livestock producer, if there’s one thing that someone says that is sure to start a real conversation, it’s calling livestock sentient beings.

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Throw Some Shade: Protecting Livestock from Heat Stress

ATTRA

By Nina Prater, NCAT Agriculture Specialist As the summer heat ramps up around the country, it’s a good time to make sure we livestock producers are protecting our animals from heat stress. In this blog, I’ll briefly cover a few ways we can keep our livestock safe in the heat. Photo: Lee Rinehart, NCAT And we can’t forget poultry!