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Livestock Industry Mourns Passing of Scott Hurd
2014-03-31 17:15:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Meatingplace.com The livestock industry lost a clear voice of reason with the recent passing of straight-talking veterinarian, Scott Hurd. Hurd's ability to make sense of the often complex "rest of the story" behind food safety issues helped defend animal agriculture on issues such as antibiotic use and animal welfare. He passed away last week after battling cancer for several months. Publication Info read more
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White House Targets Livestock in Push to Cut Methane Emissions
2014-03-29 17:50:38| Agriculture - Topix.net
The Obama administration's push to cut methane emissions puts a bull's-eye on an issue that has long drawn criticism of the agriculture industry from environmentalists.
Organic Standards Lowered for Livestock in Drought-Ridden California
2014-03-28 16:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Environmental News Network: Due to Californias historic drought, a variance was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in February that enables applicable organic livestock farmers in the Golden State to temporarily disregard the feeding standards that allow them to stamp their product as organic. Organic producers are only allowed to substitute their livestocks grass diet with organic feed, but there is concern that this is not a long-term solution as it threatens established organic standards. Farmers, whose...
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Pork Producers Encouraged to Consider Western Livestock Price Insurance Programme
2014-03-28 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - The manager of industry and policy analysis with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board is encouraging the province's pork producers to consider participation in the new Western Livestock Price Insurance Programme.
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Wyckoff's Weekly Livestock Outlook: Mixed Picture Across Markets
2014-03-27 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
ANALYSIS - Hog futures are mixed at the start of the week reports Jim Wyckoff.
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