animal agriculture

Animal agriculture says they continue to make strides in sustainability, and that is highlighted in a new report.

Earlier this month, FFA members from across the country traveled to Denver, CO, to explore careers in the animal systems industry.  The 73 FFA members attended the Next Gen Conference, which began in 2020 and focuses on specific pathways, from animal systems to biotechnology systems. Thr...

Much like it has been all year, input costs remain one of, if not the top concern for cattle producers across Idaho.  Cameron Mulrony, Executive Vice President of Idaho Cattle, said feed costs are high, fuel prices have returned to some of the highest levels we’ve seen this year, and it’s all dragging the bottom-line of ranchers.     He added i...

The theme of this year’s virtual Animal Agriculture Alliance Summit is “Obstacles to Opportunities” with, what organizers call a focus on overcoming obstacles for farm security. Emily Solis, said the virtual panelists will touch on any unprecedented challenges that cropped during last year’s pandemic. "Some of those inclu ...

After six years at the helm, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Jerome Rosa announced he’s leaving the organization, for a similar position in Arizona. Rosa said he’s sad to leave Oregon for, but he and his wife are being pulled to the Southwest. “We’ve been ...

Washington State University has just launched their newly redesigned and consolidated website for animal agriculture that covers the whole state.   Extension Professor Sarah Smith said they originally had several different websites based on animal or location.  ...