…high fever, persistent diarrhea, bloody stools, and dehydration. Those experiencing severe symptoms should contact a healthcare provider. Businesses are also urged not to sell or serve the recalled carrots and…
Update on Oregon Swine HPAI Case
DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary Thursday provided more information on the case of a backyard swine in Oregon testing positive for a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Rod Bain…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…investment includes tackling major diseases like Bird Flu and African Swine Fever (ASF), which pose serious threats to both animal health and the food supply. Out of the total, $12.7…
USDA Sets Sights on Expanding Ag Trade Opportunities in Morocco
…Morocco, December 2-5. Morocco, a stable market with a growing economy, is the second-largest African importer of U.S. agricultural products, with exports reaching $619 million last year. “This mission presents…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…kill the virus.” Cattle impacted by HPAI exhibit flu-like symptoms including fever and thick and discolored milk accompanied by a sharp reduction in milk production averaging between 10-30 pounds per…
Angola as Agricultural Trade Mission Destination
Shutterstock image USDA’s inaugural ag trade mission for the year takes place this week in Angola, with participants hoping to expand sales of their respective products within that African market….
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…an FFA member, he has been a part of his high school’s swine team for four years and is currently building a scraper and chicken coop to exhibit at this…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 11-24-23
…USDA researchers confirm six unique strains of African swine fever virus. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…and influences and December we’ll finish with a trip to Morocco, which will also allow us to have some Northern African nations involved. So, you can see from the trade…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…and promote the specialty crop industry, essential for breaking into new markets and increasing market share in regions experiencing growth. The RAPP acknowledges the increasing competition in Asian and African…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…income spent on food tends to fall, while discretionary spending on household goods, education, medical services, and recreation tends to increase. In low-income African and South Asian countries, spending on…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…African Horse Sickness; updating ports designated for the importation of horses section; adding requirements for health certifications; requiring that horses transiting Central America or the West Indies comply with the…
September is Food Safety Education Month
…hours later, but they may occur between 30 minutes and 4 weeks later. Symptoms can include: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (may be bloody), and abdominal pain Fever, headache, and body ache…
Angola Trade Mission Application Window Extended to September 1
…perfect location for U.S. exporters to introduce more American-made products to African consumers.” The Angolan market offers robust export potential, particularly in poultry, pulses, dry beans, wheat, and wine. Both…