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EPA fines Swift Beef Company for Alleged Clean Water Act violations

EPA fines Swift Beef Company for Alleged Clean Water Act violations

Company will pay $275,000 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations.

UNL researchers aim to reduce methane emissions from cattle

UNL researchers aim to reduce methane emissions from cattle

Team will also investigate ways to establish a healthy microbiome in young animals that supports normal growth and production.

Farm Progress America, December 19, 2023

Farm Progress America, December 19, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, eyes are turning to Iowa's land cost survey.

Emergency funding to combat New World screwworm outbreaks

Emergency funding to combat New World screwworm outbreaks

Livestock pest can affect any warm-blooded animal, including humans.

Purdue Beef Basics program to highlight key cattle industry topics

Purdue Beef Basics program to highlight key cattle industry topics

Topics will provide overview of beef cattle, behavior and facilities, health, genetic selection, forages, nutrition, and reproduction.

SEC uncovers $191m cattle Ponzi scheme in Texas

SEC uncovers $191m cattle Ponzi scheme in Texas

Agridime LLC diverted investors funds for Ponzi payments, sales commissions.

Judge denies request to delay wolf introduction in Colorado

Judge denies request to delay wolf introduction in Colorado

State livestock groups disappointed, exploring options.

CattleCon24 to showcase sustainability efforts

CattleCon24 to showcase sustainability efforts

Unique sessions will focus on continuous improvement.

This Week in Agribusiness, Dec. 16, 2023

This Week in Agribusiness, Dec. 16, 2023

MFA Oil Cooperative, Farmers for Soil Health, new tillage tools, Croplan, a Christmas program preview and ag leaders in Illinois and Farm Futures Summit speaker Dan Gable are featured this week.

Ranking ag Democrat blasts speaker over farm bill

Ranking ag Democrat blasts speaker over farm bill

Scott blames failed Republican leadership for farm bill impasse.