DepositPhotos image California’s pesticide regulators have linked the weed killer paraquat to potential thyroid disease and birth defects, though no direct link to Parkinson’s disease has been established. This preliminary…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…combat H5N1, Sjostrom emphasized the need for the program to align its methods with achievable outcomes. “Everyone—from dairy farmers to the poultry industry—wants this disease eradicated,” he said. “But we…
Cattle Industry Leader Highlighted Priorities for 2025
…shortage of problems we’d like to find solutions for in 2025,” Eisele said. “We’re going to be working on transportation, we’re going to be working on animal disease and traceability,…
Voices of the Valley: The Connection Between Farming, Food, and Wellness
…bodies and preventing disease to supporting a balanced lifestyle, we discuss how nutrient-rich crops play a crucial role in our well-being with insights from our health and wellness expert, Beth…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…of the California Farm Bureau. They discuss developing a plan to help small agricultural producers and dairy operators cope with the zoonotic disease standard and the requirements for protecting employees from…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-27-24
…disease (BRD) with Lorrie Boyer. BRD is a complex syndrome involving four viruses and four bacteria, costing the U.S. cattle industry $1 billion annually. Symptoms include lethargy, increased respiratory rates,…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…5. The APHIS rule requires “official identification” on certain cattle and bison moved across state lines for the purpose of animal disease traceability, and expanded the requirements for ear tags…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…really putting more stress on the Christmas trees, making them more susceptible to diseases or pests.” He emphasized that these environmental pressures vary by region, with distinct challenges in the…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
DepositPhotos image This flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a program to provide free seasonal flu vaccines to some farm workers. In rural…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
…40 years of Dietary Guidelines, and during that time, beef consumption has decreased, yet Americans suffer more from obesity and chronic disease than ever before. Advising Americans to cut back…
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
…and disease resistance. Traits such as drought tolerance or resistance to pathogens like downy mildew are critical for the future of grape production. The PGRU’s work ensures that breeders have…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…Second, the Federal Order requires herd owners with positive cattle to provide epidemiological information that enables activities such as contact tracing and disease surveillance. Finally, like USDA’s April 24 Federal…
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Recalled Organic Carrots
A multistate E. coli O121 outbreak has prompted the recall of organic whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms under multiple brand names. The Centers for Disease Control and…
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
DepositPhotos image The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among…