…risk mitigation for our producers. And that’s simply not enough for them to be able to have the stop losses that they need to keep their operations going forward in…
Meat and Poultry Coalition Raises Alarm on New EPA Rules for Wastewater
…losses, and facility closures, creating significant challenges for livestock and poultry producers. MPP notes that, according to industry analysis of the EPAs preferred option, it would result in the closure…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
…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…
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…
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
…to spread among humans. The cattle infections do not present a concern for the commercial milk supply. Dairies are required to destroy or divert milk from any sick cows, plus…
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…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…an opportunity to apply for nearly $20 million in available funding for CSP this Fiscal Year,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “CSP helps producers…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…milk is known to have entered the food chain; it has all been dumped. In the rare event that some affected milk enters the food chain, the pasteurization process will…