National Ag Week: A roundup of ongoing advocacy efforts

By Amanda Radke

Check out today’s blog for ideas on how to celebrate agriculture this week and in the weeks ahead.

APHIS takes step back on cattle producers’ RFID mandate

By Jacqui Fatka

Visual-only and metal eartags allowed while USDA pursues rulemaking on RFID use for animal disease traceability.

Meet the lesser-known faces of the cattle industry

Source: NCBA

With March being National Women’s History Month and March 23 being National Ag Day, special attention is being brought onto female beef farmers.

Selecting for calving ease

Source: Oklahoma State University

Remember to consider the bull and his impact on your new calf crop.

Webinar: Sustainability & policy perspectives

In this webinar, hosted by Elanco Animal Health, join beef industry experts as they discuss environmental stewardship efforts currently underway, the future of sustainability in beef production.

USRSB launches modules for feedyards, auction markets

New resources aim to improve sustainability throughout beef supply chain.

USDA will distribute $12 billion in COVID relief

Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative refines CFAP and redirects farm payments to more diverse set of ag producers.