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.

#FeedTheNation campaign showcases the best in British farming

10:44 | 28/05/2020

The #FeedTheNation social campaign showcases the tireless work of UK farmers who are keeping the nation fed amid the coronavirus crisis.

Home cooking rekindles love of meat and dairy during lockdown

20:31 | 25/05/2020

Consumers have returned to comforting food staples they know and love, including meat and dairy, during the Covid-19 crisis as they cook more home meals.