…the almond industry, whether it’s almond quality and food safety, or the organic advisory panel, you can even sit in on the finance and audit committee,” Hillman explained. “There’s lots…
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat
A second state bans cultured meat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lab grown cultured meat By firn/DepositPhotos image Alabama is now the second state in the nation…
Time Running Out to Submit Applications for Trade Mission to Colombia
…range of U.S. exports, including fresh fruit, meat products, dairy, and various other food items. Applications for participation in the trade mission are being accepted until May 3. Listen to…
USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission of HPAI in Dairy Outbreak
…milk from sick cows is being diverted or destroyed.” USDA has also reiterated confidence in the safety of the U.S. meat supply. With cow-to-cow transmission confirmed, animals that are showing…
Meat and Poultry Coalition Raises Alarm on New EPA Rules for Wastewater
The Meat and Poultry Products Industry Coalition (MPP) is contesting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed wastewater guidelines. The proposed EPA rule expands regulatory reach to include more meat and…
Food Prices Halt Seven-Month Decline
…driven by higher price indices for vegetable oils, dairy products, and meat. That slightly more than offset decreases in those for sugar and cereals. Before the uptick in March following…
‘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
…the meat. “No, we’re good as far as that goes. Our inspection system and safety system in the United States are unparalleled. This is this is not a consumer issue,”…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…United States. Importantly, the agency confirmed there is no threat to human health, and milk and meat remains safe to consume. USDA has confirmed that affected dairy cows do not…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why Canada’s meat industry is watching the U.S. and information about the Organic…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
…too easy on them, and I think China could retaliate against our ag exports to them,” Grassley said. “But if they do buy more from Argentina and Brazil, there’s going…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), said that higher shipping rates and logistical challenges around the world are concerning for all industries, not just agriculture. He…
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
…and has been for the past several decades. With relatively small amounts of arable land, South Korea relies heavily on imported agricultural goods, especially meat and bulk commodities, to satisfy…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
…to have rules like this,” Vilsack said. Secretary Vilsack also made two other announcements. First, USDA is awarding $9.5 million to 42 projects through the Local Meat Capacity grant program…