The California law reflects what the FDA had proposed be voluntary such as drug companies removing growth promotion claims from any antibiotics that are used by both humans and livestock producers as well as the involvement of veterinarians in issuing prescriptions for usage.California passed a ban on antibiotics in animal feed that is awaiting the governor's signature. After years of debate, this is the first such ban in the country. The legislation was approved in the California Assembly 71-8 (with eight assemblymen not voting) and two days later in the California Senate last week 34-0 (with six senators not voting). It had passed the Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees by unanimous votes earlier in the year. The new law will:
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What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
