June 4, 2018
At a time when the general population is more removed from agriculture than ever before, it is critically important to engage our youth. A recent exchange I had with students in Arizona reminded me that we must seize every opportunity to provide a window into our world. I share our exchange in my latest blog in hopes it will spark ideas and interest among others in agriculture.
May 21, 2018
What does a star athlete have in common with farm livestock? A precise diet with carefully achieved nutritional balance. You might be surprised to learn that minerals and other approved nutritional products are just as important to farmers as they are to coaches. Learn more about it – and the connection to antibiotic use – in my latest blog.
January 8, 2018
The Food and Drug Administration releases animal antibiotic sales data annually. The report for 2016 shows decreases in two key categories: sales for livestock and poultry, and medically important antibiotics. Although the latest report shows a reduction, we need to focus on using antibiotics responsibly, which in agriculture means to use less while preserving the ability to responsibly use antibiotics when needed.
