Tennessee backs down on ag-gag law Monday, August 5, 2013 In June's Better Pork, we reported that lawmakers voted to make Tennessee the latest state to approve a so-called "ag-gag" law, a bill to make it illegal to record animal cruelty incidents on livestock farms without reporting them to the police right away.Just after we went to press, Tennessee Republican governor Bill Haslam vetoed the bill, following the opinion of his Democratic attorney general that it wouldn't pass a constitutional challenge, freedom of speech being nearly as important in that country as freedom to own a gun.According to Meatingplace.com, Haslam also cited concerns that the new law might take away reporters' rights to gather information for stories, and that it might be harder to prosecute legitimate animal cruelty cases "as an unintended consequence."As well, a number of Tennessee celebrities jumped on the bandwagon, among them songwriter Emmylou Harris, country music singer Carrie Underwood and even Priscilla Presley. The Humane Society of the United States sees it as a victory; the Animal Agriculture Alliance, which writes and speaks out against animal rights legislation, is not pleased. BP A Chinese takeover of Smithfields? The battle of the polls over gestation stalls
Easy and Convenient Organization – Wherever You Go Friday, August 30, 2024 Byline: Nevan Hagarty and Braxten Breen It’s hard enough to maintain good organization on the farm, but when it comes to your tool bench, that’s where the real challenge begins. Not knowing where tools are, misplacing small fasteners and fittings, and forgetting that one specific... Read this article online
Agri-Tech innovation gets $22.6M boost in Ontario Friday, August 30, 2024 Investments in everything from electric sprayer for its field nursery crops to reverse osmosis equipment Ontario and Canada have jointly invested up to $22.6 million to support businesses in adopting innovative technologies and practices. The investments are to enhance the efficiency and... Read this article online
World Rabies Day - Horse owners can stop the spread Thursday, August 29, 2024 Essential actions for horse owners on rabies day The Global Alliance for Rabies Control marks World Rabies Day with a theme that resonates across all animal sectors - 'Breaking Rabies Boundaries'. This initiative aligns with the 'One Health' concept, which integrates human, animal,... Read this article online
Soaring Ag trade deficit projected by USDA for 2025 Thursday, August 29, 2024 U.S. agricultural trade gap expected to widen As per recent projections by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agricultural trade deficit for fiscal year 2025 is expected to escalate to an unprecedented $42.5 billion. This projection reflects a complex interplay of decreased... Read this article online
U.S. ethanol exports to reach new peak in 2025 Thursday, August 29, 2024 USDA projects surge in global ethanol demand Fiscal Year 2025 is set to mark a historic high for U.S. ethanol exports, with projections reaching 2 billion gallons, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent trade outlook. This aligns with an expected revenue of $4.3... Read this article online