…Wendy Caldwell, Executive Director of the Monarch Joint Venture, emphasized the complexity of the situation. “That’s a lot of what the concern and dialogue is about—what does this mean for…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
Shutterstock image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pushing back against advice from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that recommends reducing red meat consumption. According to the NCBA, this…
Former Ag Secretary Purdue Gives Insight on Trump Ag Sec Pick
…the A-plus approval from a former Ag Secretary. C.J. Miller has more. Former Ag Secretary Purdue Gives Insight on Trump Ag Sec Pick Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
…imitation dairy products. The FDA has only instituted voluntary labeling guidance when it comes to imitation products. James Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods at the FDA, told lawmakers the…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
…a lot of time working with a perennial crop, but it’s a lot shorter.” In addition to advancing breeding techniques, USDA’s ongoing research aims to address challenges like climate resilience…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…into broader questions around business privacy versus public right-to-know, and the potential complexities if court rulings on the Act conflict. Sabrina interviews Dr. Meg Schaeffer, an epidemiologist and the National…
Farm Labor Survey Released
Shutterstock image Rising farm labor costs are adding to the financial pressures on farmers and ranchers, particularly those using the H2A farm work program. Samantha Ayoub, economist for the American…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Economy and Agriculture’s Move West
…in the early 19th century. Westward expansion, including the Louisiana Purchase and the American victory in the War of 1812, plus the building of canals, the introduction of steamboats, opened…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…be shared with the USDA. This increased information-sharing also extends to data on domestic poultry flocks, helping to provide a more comprehensive picture of H5N1’s impact. While pasteurization remains a…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…Joaquin Valley. The study, initiated during Lees’ PhD work at Stanford, investigates the significant issue of sinking lands due to groundwater overdraft, primarily caused by agricultural irrigation. Key findings highlight…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…the groundwork for this sustainable practice to be recognized in USDA conservation programs. “The almond orchard was the basis for the early work that the almond board of California funded…
Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
…this year. California has reported 29 confirmed human cases of bird flu, the most of any state. Those cases stem from contact with infect cows, rather than from drinking milk….
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
by-studio/Shutterstock Image The Baku Climate Change Conference, or COP29, concluded early Sunday morning, November 24, after an intense session marked by both progress and unresolved tensions. Delegates worked into the…