…well as the debate over the removal of flavored milk options from the dairy category. The discussion highlights the balance between scientific evidence and industry concerns, as well as the…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…of Wheat Growers, United Fresh Produce Association (now part of International Fresh Produce Association), U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, and American Sugar Alliance. Economic Challenges Mount The…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
…seasonal flu vaccines are being offered for free to livestock, dairy, and poultry workers in 12 states, including California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…of the upcoming Trump administration on dairy producers and personnel shifts in key agricultural positions. Galen provides an economic overview of the dairy industry, noting good harvests and steady margins….
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
…the nutritional disadvantages of their products compared to real milk.” Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products I’m Rusty Halvorson reporting for AgNet West….
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…the SAS Institute, emphasized the significance of this measure. “The outbreak is so widespread in our dairy cattle right now that we have got to be aggressive in trying to…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy Herds New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to…
Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
…that sickened more than 165 people. The U.S. has reported 55 human cases of bird flu since the virus jumped to dairy cows earlier this year. California has reported 29…
An ODMAP Deadline Extension
DepositPhotos image The deadline for organic dairy growers to apply for USDA’s Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) is now extended. Rod Bain has more. An ODMAP Deadline Extension Sponsored…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…vulnerabilities. Unlike Midwest states that focus on large-scale commodity crops like soybeans, California produces specialty crops such as almonds, wine, and dairy. These products are not only subject to tariffs…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
…Kat Cammack (FL-03), and Darren Soto (FL-09), visited sites devastated by the storms. Stops included a pecan orchard in Pearson, Georgia, and Shenandoah Dairy in Live Oak, Florida. Lawmakers also…
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…
Vilsack Explains H5N1Testing in Milk Samples
DepositPhotos image As cases of H5N1 grow in dairy herds around the nation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gives us a breakdown of how USDA testing of milk samples for potential…
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
…their service and noted that CDI will assist them during the transition. The Los Banos facility, in operation since 1925, originally served as part of San Joaquin Valley Dairymen. It…