…born in 20-15 will likely spend between $12,350 and $13,900 each year on food, health care, housing, transportation, childcare and other expenses related to child-rearing.” The report was authored by…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…nonprofit disability organizations to open doors to people with disabilities,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “The AgrAbility network gives health, farm and government service providers tools to provide greater access…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…calls for more research on the health impact of chickens’ growth rates, to ensure that the future of bird health and welfare is grounded in scientific, data-backed research. “The National…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…rules/regulations.” In previous years, the main challenge was viewed as “managing hog health and disease.” That previously No. 1 concern fell to No. 4 this year, a significant drop. Single…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…Year holiday season, so negotiations have accelerated as a result. Jim Sumner, President of the U.S.A. Poultry and Egg Export Council says the two countries have agreed on health statements….
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…inputs to get cows to two-years old so you can milk them, so we’re trying to look at longevity and the overall health of the animal,” Kohtz said. Kohtz also…
Farm Groups Touting Benefits of Agricultural Trade
…access to new markets,” wrote the 16 groups. Mulhern NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern noted that farm groups must continue to emphasize that “the health of U.S. agriculture depends…
New Zealand Will Open to U.S. Cooked Turkey Products
…competitive local production has made New Zealand a potentially positive market for U.S. turkeys even though efforts were held up because of health concerns from New Zealand officials. From the…
Don’t Eat Raw Meat
…Health Services has a message for them: don’t do it. Cannibal or Tiger Meat Sandwiches typically consist of raw ground beef topped with salt, pepper and onions, served on rye…
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
…Tim Hortons will be moving from antibiotics used in humans but not necessarily animal-specific antibiotics used to keep the animals healthy. The chains will join other establishments like McDonald’s, Wendy’s,…
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
As the New Year starts, many of us start thinking about turning over a new leaf, especially when it comes to our eating habits. Almond Board Manager, Global Health and…
National Champagne Day
…choice if watching your calories and carbs. And a study out of University of Reading found that drinking one to three glasses of champagne per week can boost brain health….
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…such as: (a) our changing water supply, (b) air quality issues, as they relate to harvesting and pesticide and energy use; and (c) bee health, which is critical to the…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…of clinical trials from Purdue University. While during the last 20 years, there have been recommendations to eat less red meat as part of a healthier diet, red meat can…