Articles tagged under: vaccine bank
Major Development for FMD Vaccine Bank
Published July 9, 2020
USDA has made its first significant vaccine purchase for the foot and mouth disease vaccine bank. This vaccine bank was created in the 2018 farm bill and these initial contracts are worth more than $27 million. This move has been…Funds Awarded for Vaccine Bank
Published January 20, 2020
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has been awarded more than $10 million for disease prevention and emergency response training. With this money, USDA is moving forward with the development of a national animal vaccine bank. Currently, the…Sheep Industry Focused on the Farm Bill
Published November 13, 2018
The farm bill remains a top priority for the American Sheep Industry Association. With the mid-term elections in the past, Senior Policy and Information Director Chase Adams says its time get the bill done. "This is the strongest farm bill…ND Stockmen Focus on Policy Priorities
Published September 17, 2018
At the 89th Annual North Dakota Stockmen's Association, approximately 350 ranchers met in policy and resolution committee meetings. NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says Electronic Logging Device regulations, fake meat, trade and more remain top priorities for cattle producers.…Senate Agriculture Committee Releases Draft Farm Bill Plan
Published June 8, 2018
As expected, the Senate Agriculture Committee has unveiled its draft farm bill. This proposal is over 1,000 pages in length, but it is not a drastic change from the current farm bill. For the ARC and PLC programs, this proposed…