…are investigating the emerging illness among dairy cattle. To date, USDA has confirmed the detection of HPAI in dairy herds in Texas, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Idaho, and now Ohio….
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…first found in cattle just days ago. Since that first discovery, the bird flu has also turned up at dairies in Michigan, New Mexico, Idaho, Kansas, and Ohio. It appears…
‘Product of USA’ Rules Draws Ire from Other Countries
Canada and Mexico have both raised concerns about the finalized “Product of USA” labeling rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Mexico’s Ministry of Economy is rejecting the rule…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…has been made with Mexico regarding additional conservation efforts. “This Administration has held strong to its commitment to work with states, Tribes and communities throughout the West to find consensus…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
…directory on our page,” explained Bunger. “We’re hoping that we’ll give producers that maybe weren’t always in the traditional lane of crop insurance, but yet, they’re very interested in having…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…to learn how and where these investments are impacting rural America. To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit the GovDelivery Subscriber Page. USDA touches the lives of all Americans…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
…exports over the last five years, with Canada and Mexico as primary destinations and emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Vietnam entering the top 10. The USDA estimates…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…in susceptible areas across the country. Additionally, funds will be directed towards addressing rising fruit fly outbreaks in Guatemala and Mexico, where APHIS and collaborators maintain a critical buffer against…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…consumer, is importing a considerable amount of pistachios. Canada and Mexico have also shown increased interest in U.S. pistachios. Mexico, in particular, has seen consistent year-over-year growth. “For the first…
AgNet Weekly: Jaime Castaneda on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…dairy trade quotas. The U.S. charged that the quotas don’t line up with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). Last year, a USMCA panel ruled with the U.S. However, Executive Vice…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). Last year, a USMCA panel ruled with the U.S. However, Executive Vice President for Policy Development and Strategy for the National Milk Producers Federation and the…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
A recent ruling by a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel on November 24 has issued a disappointing decision for the U.S. dairy industry. The ruling allows Canada to maintain restrictions…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…include Vietnam, which is opening its market for U.S. grapefruit growers, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, and Brazil. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
…so when you purchase a permit, oftentimes through recreation.gov or even on the local forest web page, you’ll see special cutting areas. And so, forest health experts have identified those areas that…
