NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE LIVESTOCK OPERATOR FIRE AND FLOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LOFFAP) Arizona Department of Agriculture 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450 Phoenix, AZ 85007 The application period is now open for the LOFFAP2024-2 Grant Cycle. Instructions for completing grant applications can be found in the LOFFAP Grant Manual & Application Package. The Grant Manual […]
This page was last updated on Monday, July 4, 2022. Tucson Lifestyle Magazine Cattle Calling: Modern Ranching in Arizona By Bryn Bailer Photography by Tom Spitz Jun 30, 2022 This is a generally well-researched article highlighting some of the ranches in southern Arizona. We are proud of the ranchers who contributed their time and expertise, […]
In just 53 seconds, learn why beef is THE superfood. And to think, ruminant animals graze in places crops can't be grown…producing nutritious food out of areas that otherwise would go to waste. https://t.co/yBiXPuxuIi — Randy Uhrmacher (@Cornfrmr) January 23, 2022
Virtual Fencing for 21st Century Range Pasture Management by Dr. George Ruyle, Professor and Extension Specialist, UArizona School of Natural Resources and the Environment, Marley Endowed Chair for Sustainable Rangelands, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona May 21, 2021 Ranching serves as a nexus of economics, culture and conservation in the Southwest. […]
Tips for shipping and hauling drought-stressed cattle By Clay Parsons, Owner, Marana Stockyards and Livestock Auction May 21, 2021 These are tough times in the ranching business. All of us ranchers are having to cut back on our cow herds. We need to take extra precautions and different steps when handling, hauling and shipping drought-stressed […]
Citation: Animals in US agriculture Robin R. White, Mary Beth Hall Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nov 2017, 114 (48) E10301-E10308; DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1707322114 Nutritional and greenhouse gas impacts of removing animals from US agriculture “This assessment suggests that removing animals from US agriculture would reduce agricultural GHG emissions, but would also create a food supply incapable of supporting the US population’s nutritional […]
Professor Frank Mitloehner, University California at Davis, is a leading researcher in the field of greenhouse gases and methane emissions produced by livestock. The following is Dr. Mitloehner’s May 21, 2019 testimony to the United States Senate, “Animal Agriculture and Climate: Separating Fact from Fiction.” Animal Agriculture and Climate: Separating Fact from Fiction
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This less-than 15-minute video was shown at the Arizona Cattle Growers Association’s 2016 convention. It highlights the ACGA’s accomplishments. We are tremendously blessed to have this outstanding organization working for us! If you are not already a member it is time to join. ACGA offers a variety of membership categories to suit your individual needs. **View the 2016 Video […]