PM Johnson says Brexit deal feasible in July
20:24 | 16/06/2020
Leaders from the UK and EU agreed on 15 June that talks on their future trading relationship should be stepped up to close a deal, with Boris Johnson suggesting a formal agreement could be reached in July with, “a bit of oomph”.
US meatpacking workers hesitant to return to work despite executive order
20:22 | 16/06/2020
US meatpacking unions report that scores of employees remain off the job due to either quarantine or fears of contracting COVID-19, despite an order from President Trump mandating their return to work.
USDA announces modernisation blueprint for the US Forest Service
21:57 | 15/06/2020
USDA outlines plans to modernise approach to US national forests and grasslands.
UK farmers should consider whole-crop options to extend forage stocks
21:56 | 15/06/2020
Cattle farmers who are facing the prospect of a forage shortage this season could consider whole-cropping cereals to help bridge the feed gap.
More transparency needed on standards of grain imports to UK
21:58 | 10/06/2020
The NFU is asking the government and supply chains for greater transparency around the standards associated with imported grain as the UK seeks new trade deals around the world.
DCHA webinar "Raising the Bar on Passive Transfer" is open for registration
22:08 | 09/06/2020
The upcoming DCHA webinar, "Raising the Bar on Passive Transfer" will take place on Thursday 18 June at 1pm Central time
Farmers regularly face isolation; it's important to stay connected
22:51 | 02/06/2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide, writes Eric Karbowski, Michigan State University Extension.
Webinar shows dairy farmers how to tackle fly problems
21:25 | 01/06/2020
Upcoming webinar from the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association will focus on how farmers can control insects and protect their herds.
Changes on Dairy Farms Are Wins for Beef, Too
21:23 | 01/06/2020
Technology advancements and economic necessity have changed breeding practices on dairies, creating more calves that are fully functional in the beef industry and higher quality beef with Choice and Prime grades.
Smaller meat processors face backlogs as coronavirus continues to shutter large slaughterhouses
10:48 | 28/05/2020
Small meat processors across the US and Canada report months-long bottlenecks as farmers search for abattoirs to process backlogged livestock.
