…concerns about mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity. Cooking meat to 165 degrees Fahrenheit inactivates viruses. The discussion also touched on the high cost of eggs and the recent decline in…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…sustainable growing. The segment then shifted to the Salton Sea’s accelerated shoreline retreat due to water management changes, posing health risks from polluted dust. Between 2002 and 2017, the retreat…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…and Stockyards Act strengthened protections for family livestock producers. Lawmakers should maintain these common-sense, farmer-focused actions. “We should better equip USDA to enforce these rules by passing the Meat and…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
…the science.” The Committee’s most egregious “scientific” recommendations include reducing and replacing red meat with plant-based proteins, which would lead to several, significant nutrient gaps and deficiencies. This move will…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
…how immigration policies might affect meatpacking labor, but Smithfield’s leadership remains confident in its ability to adapt. Smithfield has also shifted focus toward its packaged meats business, featuring well-known brands…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…livestock. Finally, NASDA is pushing for increased federal funding for state cooperative agreements. These programs help coordinate regulatory efforts between state and federal agencies, particularly in food safety, meat and…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…world’s largest potash basins in Brazil, aiming to reduce Brazil’s $130 per ton cost to $280 per ton for imported potash. Brazil Potash’s project, located near Mato Grosso, could initially…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…looks for savings to fund extending his sweeping 2017 tax credits that expire this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate Sponsored Content…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…handlers to pinpoint unauthorized fruits, vegetables, and meat items that could harbor harmful organisms. Beagles are chosen for this critical task due to their exceptional sense of smell, eagerness to…
Vilsack Finalizes Third Rule Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has finalized a third rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act aimed at leveling the playing field for farmers who contract with meat and poultry processing…
November U.S. Beef Exports
…particularly China, Taiwan, and Japan, showed strong demand, with Japan maintaining steady levels. Mexico in Latin America and Egypt in variety meat also performed well. November highlights slides pdf-version-1Download The…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…addressed concerns about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, particularly the advisory committee’s recommendation to reduce red meat consumption. Johnson stressed the nutritional importance of animal-based proteins and the potential negative…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…the U.S. supply chain, especially for the nation’s robust red meat export market. Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), hailed the development as “extremely…