June is recognized as National Dairy Month. Initially created as National Milk Month in 1937 to promote the consumption of dairy products, National Dairy Month has evolved into an annual…
National Olive Day
…take photos of your favorite way to eat olives and post them on social media using #nationaloliveday. I’m Cathy Isom… Learn more about Olive Oil at National Olive Oil Association….
Maryland Joins California in Banning Routine Antibiotics Use in Livestock
…Department of Agriculture. The state was also home to some 190,000 head of cattle, and more than 45,000 hogs and pigs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Four New PEDV Cases Confirmed in Manitoba
…have tested positive for the virus between June 5, 2014, and April 27, 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ractopamine Found in Pork Shipment from Canada to China
…in a Canadian pork shipment, in 2015, it removed several Canadian processing plants from its list of eligible exporters to China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Seek Truck Weight Limits Increase
…borders, and collect additional safety data regarding the gross vehicle weight and axle configurations of commercial trucks involved in serious accidents. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Equipment Sales Show Ag Optimism Tied to Policy Promises
…policies right now, not weaker ones, and if lawmakers can provide that kind of certainty, farmers are poised for a comeback.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Midwest Railroad Watching NAFTA Talks Closely
…NAFTA, without the approval of Mexico and Canada, adding that any taxes or tariffs would also have to go through Congress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FARM Animal Care Program Seeks Producer Feedback
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, in collaboration with Colorado State University, is conducting a dairy farmer survey to learn more about perceptions of the FARM Program…
May Dairy Market Report
…this is a very gradual increase in dairy cow numbers at the national level. These are all indicators that financial conditions on dairy farms over the past several years, from…
Rural America the New ‘Inner City’
…publication says rural America is also getting close to the milestone at which more people are dying than are being born. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Member Nations Moving On
…bilateral negotiations. TPP would be worth an estimated $4 billion to U.S. agriculture if the U.S. were included in the agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA Considering Nutrition Facts Panel Delay
…schedule.” Under the Obama administration, FDA announced the changes to reflect updated science, and to provide an update on serving sizes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Continues Farm State Travels
…of trips to farm states in his first month on the job. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue speaks…