…higher levels of coverage more affordable for producers across the country. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) Credit: U.S. Senate Photographic Studio – Joy Holder “It does it in two ways. One,…
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…
Recent Report Highlights Trade Barriers for U.S. Agriculture
…its commitment to use all available tools to help ensure that American producers have the opportunity to compete on a level playing field. Listen to the report below. Brian German…
NASS Discontinues July Cattle Report and Other Reports
…Livestock beginning with the 2024 production year. The decision to discontinue these surveys and reports was not made lightly but was necessary, given the appropriated budget levels, according to the…
New Almond Export Opportunities in the UK Begin Tomorrow
…tariffs on raw and in-shell almonds until June 30, 2026. The announcement should bring additional export opportunities for almond producers. “We plan to work with NDFTA to assess further tariff…
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) found in a dairy herd. The state’s Department of Agriculture says it’s the first case of HPAI in an Ohio livestock operation. The dairy operation…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqueline Heard, CEO of Enko Inc.
…focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $22 million in partnerships to enhance conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and promote conservation practices on grazing lands. The…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…and other state and federal health agencies to investigate the human and animal cases and understand how the virus is spreading in order to protect livestock and people who work…
AgNet Weekly: Prescribed Fire Expert Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson
…news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
…company websites and marketing materials to ensure compliance, with enforcement following a risk-based approach. USDA plans to increase outreach efforts, including webinars to educate producers about labeling requirements. Listen to…
‘Product of USA’ Rules Draws Ire from Other Countries
…for meat, poultry, and eggs, arguing it discriminates against Mexican producers and could disrupt binational production chains. The rule stipulates that these products must be exclusively raised, slaughtered, and processed…
NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay
…Paraguay back into the United States, having not been on site to inspect those facilities in country since, for FSIS and AFIS 2009 and 2014 respectively, that, for our producers…
Voices of the Valley: What Fresh Produce Does a Food Safety Scientist Buy for Their Kids?
…buying fresh produce for their children. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the…