Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding the language in the omnibus bill repealing the country of origin labeling requirements for beef and pork products. “The omnibus …
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the …
Diabetes and Healthy Food Study
Eating healthier foods could help lower-income people better control their diabetes. That’s according to a recent pilot study by University of California San Francisco and Feeding America. Cathy Isom tells …
COOL Tariffs Could Begin Next Week
COOL tariffs could begin very soon. The World Trade organization will officially authorize Canada and Mexico to retaliate against the United States County-of-Origin meat labeling later this week. Sponsored ContentProtecting …
Agri View: World Health Organization Condemning Red Meat?
Everett Griner talks about the World Health Organization condemning red meat and questions what has changed in today’s Agri View. The World Health Organization’s latest efforts to hobble the beef …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. Sponsored …
Agri View: War on Feral Hogs!
Everett Griner talks about the war being declared on feral hogs in today’s Agri View. Hog war is declared! There is a concerted effort to eliminate, or at least control, …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris: “The historic COP21 deal supports a better-nourished, stable, secure future for …
COOL Update: NFU on Voluntary Labeling
The National Farmers Union says repealing COOL is the wrong move and supports voluntary labeling of meat. Sabrina Hill speaks with NFU Senior Director of Programs, Chandler Goule. Sponsored ContentProtecting …
New Pig Breed Resistant to Deadly Disease
University of Missouri researchers have developed a new pig breed that is resistant to the deadly Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus. The discovery could save the California swine …
National Pork Producers Council on Tariff Announcement
The National Pork Producers Council is responding to the World Trade Organization’s tariff announcement with a call for the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation …
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
What should consumers know about antibiotics in agriculture and livestock production? Registered dietitian nutritionist Nikki Putnam shares her thoughts. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
Human and animal health experts came together in Atlanta, Georgia Nov. 3-5 to discuss issues related to antibiotic resistance and to work toward increased antibiotic stewardship in human medicine and animal health. Sponsored …
COOL: WTO to Announce Retaliation
The World Trade Organization will announce retaliation levels against the United States under Country of Origin Labeling next week. Micheal Clements reports. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly …