…received positive feedback from farming groups. The conversation also covered the Strengthening Local Processing Act (.pdf), which supports small meat and poultry processors by providing access to information, inspector-approved products,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-02-25
…flu outbreak, with a new strain, D1.1, confirmed in Nevada cattle, raising concerns about wider spread and human health risks. Nick emphasized the importance of cooking meat properly to avoid…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…Meat Processors, the Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network, the American Grassfed Association, the National Bison Association, and the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association. Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…wineries to adapt. The segment concludes with a light-hearted discussion on farming facts and personal preferences for different types of poultry and meat. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
…cool animal feed prices. Inbound shipments, mainly from Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, are poised to climb to more than 30 million tons during the period from April to the end…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Agricultural Industry
by Alan Reid, via Wikimedia Commons The conversation discusses the potential impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the agricultural industry. Specifically, it addresses the estate tax…
Global Cotton Forecast Hits Seven-Year High
…2024-2025 at 120.9 million bales, a 7% increase over the previous year and the highest level since 2017-2018. While production is down slightly from last month’s estimate, it remains strong….
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
Several key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to expire this year, and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is urging Congress to act. The…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…of tariffs on the beef industry, focusing on the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association‘s (NCBA) perspective. Kent Bacus highlighted issues with Australia, Brazil, and China. Australia’s protectionist barriers create a $29…
NCBA Supports Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy
…a final goal. The association aims to hold major beef exporting countries like China, Brazil, and Australia accountable while also seeking to open new markets, particularly in the United Kingdom,…
Japanese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Chicken
…real meat. It’s a key step toward making cultivated meat more viable at scale. Until now, lab-grown chicken has typically been limited to thin, less-than-1-millimeter sheets of muscle tissue. These…
USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports
…competition in other markets. And that’s increased competition from the likes of Brazil and the EU, supplying pork into those markets.” China also turned to Brazil this month for big…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
…detailing six international trade trips in the next six months to promote U.S. ag exports. She will visit Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. She says their…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…missions to Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the UK. Additionally, a study by Australian and South Korean researchers found a significant loss of soil moisture between 2020 and 2016,…