USDA Announces New Final Rule Under The Packers & Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the finalization of Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
The final rule will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. The final rule Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act (the Inclusive Competition Rule) establishes clearer, more effective standards under the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act for prohibited practices relating to discrimination, retaliation and deception in contracting.
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More Than 7,000 Head of Cattle Have Died in Texas Panhandle Wildfires, Causing a "Total Wipeout" for Many Local Ranchers
The Texas Panhandle wildfires are taking a significant toll on the region's agricultural industry. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller told CBS News on Thursday morning that preliminary numbers show more than 7,000 heads of cattle have died in the fires, and that he believes the final toll could end up including thousands more.
The state has yet to get all the counts of lost cattle in the fires, he said, adding that the 7,000 death toll does not include cattle that will have to be euthanized due to their injuries.
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Red River Livestock Auction: March 6, 2024
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Kinder Livestock Auction: March 5, 2024
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Update on Deux Face, the Two-Faced Calf Capturing Hearts in South Louisiana
As we continue to follow the journey of Deux Face, a unique two-faced calf born at Breaux Farms in Kaplan, Louisiana, recent updates are showing gradual progress in her development. Born with a rare condition, Deux Face has gotten significant attention online, with many (including myself) following her story closely.
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Southern University Hosting 81st Annual Livestock Show
Thursday morning, Southern University kicked off its 81st annual livestock show, and nearly 100 kids from across the state are participating while more than 130 animals are being showcased.
Dr. Harold Mellieon is the department chair for the college of agriculture. He says this year the school was able to help some kids compete.
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Rare Two-faced Calf Born on Louisiana Farm
Welcome to the world Deux Face! A rare two-faced calf was born right here in Acadiana.
The calf was born at Breaux Farms near Kaplan on late Tuesday night, early Wednesday morning. The owners told KLFY News, “We were checking on the cow that was in labor, we found that she had her calf successfully but with a 1 in 400 million chance, she had a calf with two faces.”
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Texas Wildfires May Have Killed Tens Of Thousands Of Cattle
USDA and state officials are assessing the damages from wildfires that have ravaged portions of the Texas panhandle.
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller told Agri-Pulse Wednesday the wildfires had potentially wiped out "tens of thousands" of cattle, although it's too early to determine the extent of the damage.
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Kinder Livestock Auction: February 26, 2024
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Champions Shine At 89th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show
Louisiana 4-H and FFA livestock competitors from Minden to Metairie and all points between came together to participate in the 89th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held from Feb. 10 to 17 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
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Farmers Ask for Stability in Milk Prices
The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union sent a letter today requesting that USDA bring stability to Class I milk prices. The letter, sent jointly by AFBF President Zippy Duvall and NFU President Rob Larew, asks Secretary Tom Vilsack to issue an interim final decision to return the Class I mover formula to the “higher of” the Class III or IV calculations, as it was before the 2018 farm bill.
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Tiger Lake Livestock Auction: February 21, 2024
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Red River Livestock Auction: February 21, 2024
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Two Local Marines Partner to Open Specialty Meat Market in Cut Off
A new business is coming to Cut Off later this spring — a brick and mortar store that will give locals the chance to buy fresh, homegrown meat, eggs, poultry and more for their family’s kitchens.
Southern Farms Specialty Meats has aspirations to open later this spring. The new business will be located in the old gas station in front of the Bason Boat Launch in Cut Off right off La. Highway 3235.
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Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Beef Tour 2024
We have exciting news! Planning for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LFBF) 2024 Beef Tour is officially underway and we need your help to make this event bigger and better than ever before. This week is packed with pasture walks, educational tours on University of Florida’s campus, and views of some of the best cattle in Florida. We would love to have you with us!
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