…provide our specialty crop growers with opportunities for food safety research, workforce development and water supply innovation,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “To…
Time Running Out to Submit Applications for Trade Mission to Colombia
…range of U.S. exports, including fresh fruit, meat products, dairy, and various other food items. Applications for participation in the trade mission are being accepted until May 3. Listen to…
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…a Federal Order that dictates mandatory HPAI testing and reporting for dairy cattle crossing state lines. The requirements of the Federal Order take effect April 29, 2024. Dairy cattle must…
Gov. Experts Say U. S. Milk Supply Safe Despite Trace Amounts of Inactive Bird Flu
Government experts say our milk supply remains safe despite an unusual outbreak of bird flu. Testing has revealed trace amounts of the bird flu virus that has affected dairy cows…
USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission of HPAI in Dairy Outbreak
Cow-to-cow transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The virus has been confirmed in 26 herds so far, in eight…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes industry calls for full funding of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…“Our five-year plan lays out how Federal and State partners can continue to limit the flies’ spread as we further scientific research that will help us develop better pest management…
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
Congress has allocated an additional $500,000 to help support a new citrus breeding program in Parlier. Both the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and California Citrus Mutual (CCM) praised congressional leaders…
US Sugar Production Strong
The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute recently released its 2024 Outlook for U.S. Agriculture (.pdf). They project that American sugar production remains strong and expect production…
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
…finalized rule’s reduction in dairy access. The groups argue that this decision contradicts established nutrition science and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. NMPF and IDFA emphasize the importance of dairy…
Voices of the Valley: Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil
A farmland landscape may not make many people think of a place rich in scientific research and discovery, but it should! In this episode of Voices of the Valley Megan…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-12-24
…the HPAI outbreaks in dairy operations and efforts to keep it out of California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…will continue with active enforcement of existing guidelines prohibiting diseased cattle from entering California. Keeping the pathogen from entering the state is paramount for protecting California dairy herds. Raudabaugh describes…
NMPF, IDFA Concerned with Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
The dairy industry responds to a new WIC final rule. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association…