Kip Tom Reflects on Trump Election

Cindy Zimmerman

Indiana farmer Kip Tom is one of several names being floated as possible Secretary of Agriculture in the new Trump Administration. Tom runs a successful international farming operation and served as Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture during President Trump’s previous term. “When I think about President Trump and comparing 45 to 47, my perception is …

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ALMDA Asks USDA to Delay Animal Disease Traceability Rule

Cindy Zimmerman

The American Livestock Markets and Dealers Association (ALMDA) has formally requested that USDA-APHIS delay the implementation or enforcement of the final rule on Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison (ADT Rule), scheduled to become effective today, November 5. In a letter to USDA-APHIS, ALMDA requested that the implementation or enforcement of the ADT Rule …

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Animal Ag News 11/4

Carrie Muehling

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) confirms there is no food safety concerns about the nation’s pork supply after the detection of H5N1 influenza in swine on a small backyard farm in Oregon. NPPC continues to work closely with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services and pork industry stakeholders on …

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Denali Changes10 Billion Pounds of Organic Matter into Fertilizer

Cindy Zimmerman

Organic recycling company Denali today announced it has transformed over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into natural fertilizers, according to its newly released third annual sustainability report detailing findings from 2023. The report also notes the company collected 1.7 billion pounds of food waste of which more than 75% was recycled into organic, nutrient-rich animal feed or made into …

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Animal Ag News 10/28

Carrie Muehling

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report, criticizing the lack of scientific basis for recommending plant proteins as a replacement for animal proteins. The Committee recommends moving beans, peas, and lentils from the vegetable group to the protein group. While this increases the amount of recommended protein intake, this would be …

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Animal Ag News 10/16

Carrie Muehling

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The initiatives support small and mid-sized dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. As National School …

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Alltech Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Cindy Zimmerman

Alltech has just released its annual Sustainability Report for 2023, which demonstrates its purpose of “Working Together for a Planet of Plenty®,” reducing its environmental impact and advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. 2023 highlights include: Alltech has reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 19.8% from its 2021 base year. It aims to reduce its Scope …

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Animal Ag News 10/8

Carrie Muehling

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) shared updated information about disaster relief programs available to cattle producers impacted by Hurricane Helene and opportunities to support disaster recovery through NCBA state affiliates. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended flexibilities and waivers to disaster relief programs making it easier for cattle producers to apply for these programs and receive timely …

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Animal Ag News 10/2

Carrie Muehling

As of Sept.1, there were 76.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from September 2023 and up 2 percent from June 1, 2024, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). In a victory for America’s pork producers and swine veterinarians, the National Pork Producers …

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Animal Ag News 9/23

Carrie Muehling

Kansas State University is joining a new pilot program from Farm Journal Foundation to support veterinary students in their career development and address the national shortage of rural, food-systems veterinarians. The university is one of nine schools participating in the Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program, which seeks to address structural challenges facing the food animal veterinary industry. The program, backed by …

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