Photo by Harry Cunningham on Unsplash The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH) brought together health, climate and food security experts to discuss how to better support food…
Political Aspects of Climate Change Affecting Farmers
The politics of climate change and how its affecting farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. by-studio/Shutterstock Image Researcher Dr. Margiana Petersen-Rockney says the topic of climate change…
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…The FDA and CDC say there is no concern about the safety of commercially pasteurized dairy products because of federal health requirements and pasteurization. The public health risk associated with…
Legislative Efforts to Provide Legal Immunity for Pesticide Manufacturers
…warnings regarding the health risks of glyphosate-based products. A proposal to exempt pesticide distributors, dealers, and applicators from product liability claims is also moving through the Legislature in Florida. Similar…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…DSHS has issued a health alert asking health care providers around affected dairies to be vigilant for possible human cases and is providing testing and treatment recommendations. Sabrina Halvorson National…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…individuals participating in the program from $1,500 to $4,000 starting fiscal year 2024. Producers receive payments for activities like cover crops and pest management, promoting soil health and water quality…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…relief payments to farmworkers as a result of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, NCAE notified USDA about actions taken by the United Farm Workers (UFW) in New…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that the mystery disease has been identified as a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) commonly known…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
…U.S. poultry and egg products do not pose an animal health risk and can be safely imported.” In another recent development to benefit U.S. ag exports, India has adjusted its…
Consumers Think Food Prices Still Too High
…Images/Shutterstock.com While inflation has eased somewhat, food prices are still high. A study conducted by the University of Illinois and Purdue University asked consumers what type of companies they believe…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
…directory on our page,” explained Bunger. “We’re hoping that we’ll give producers that maybe weren’t always in the traditional lane of crop insurance, but yet, they’re very interested in having…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…distribution channels is a prominent challenge for the players in direct-to-consumer food sales. Consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness is a major trend in the DTC food market. North…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
…By mangostock/Shutterstock image Purina Animal Health and the Land O’ Lakes Foundation have opened their joint scholarship program designed to assist students who have experience in agriculture and livestock production…
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
Finding new trade opportunities in South Korea. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crates Of Tomatoes packed ready for export. By Branislav Nenin/Shutterstock image Representatives from 49 U.S….
