The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-03-12
Farmers fear support of those with 'hidden agendas'
Welsh farmers are concerned their recent protests are being "used" to further "other agendas". Read more
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2024-03-11
Lamb virus causing deformed births in 'worst year'
Sheep farmers are calling for more support against a virus, causing baby lambs to be born deformed. Read more
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2024-03-08
Tyrone GAA boss appointed as new chief vet
Brian Dooher is joint manager of the Tyrone senior football team and was previously deputy chief vet. Read more
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2024-03-06
Farmers place thousands of wellies outside Senedd
They represent the number of job losses farmers claim a Welsh government scheme will cause. Read more
2024-03-06
Discounted vehicle tracking system offered to farmers
The covert technology can help rural communities fight back against crime, say police. Read more
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2024-03-04
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2024-05-17
Peanut Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that peanut producers voted to continue the National Peanut Board’s research and promotion program. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Default Decision against Michael “Brent” Wagner for Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Michael “Brent” Wagner of Goldthwaite, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2024, for violations of the... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc., of Benson, N.C., on March 26, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP, of Greensboro, Ga., on April 19, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Simmons Foods Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Simmons Foods Inc., of Siloam, Ark., on April 3, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S)... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Scott Alan Sanders, d/b/a S.A.S. Dairy, d/b/a Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders, d/b/a Fire Lake Jerseys
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a decision and order against Scott Alan Sanders, doing business as S.A.S. Dairy, doing business as Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders,... Read more