…2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee” report for the years 2025 through 2030. Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers Janet DeJesus with the U. S. Department of Health…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…almonds, from zero-waste production to significant health benefits. She concludes with an optimistic message about the industry’s future. Sabrina has this week’s Almond Update from the Almond Board of California….
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…“They’re really high in fiber and other nutrients,” she said, with potential for use in health-conscious products. On the health front, almonds positively impact gut, heart, and brain health. “There…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
…advice ignores strong scientific evidence about beef’s essential role in a healthy diet. Mark Eisele, NCBA President and Wyoming rancher, emphasizes that most Americans already eat beef within healthy limits….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…Public Health Advisor for the SAS Institute. They discuss the recent USDA federal order regarding raw milk and its connection to avian influenza. With the emergence of H5N1 in California’s…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…protect public health and prevent further outbreaks following the detection of the virus in raw milk samples in California. Dr. Meg Schaefer, an epidemiologist and National Public Health Advisor for…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…
Organic Commodities Consumption On the Rise
…the University of California. Consumer demand, the expansion of value -added products, advancements in ag technology, and a focus on soil health are some of the things needed to sustain…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…importance of proper air pressure and equipment weighing. We also have this week’s Almond Update. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross discusses the significance of Healthy Soils Week in California, emphasizing…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
DepositPhotos image California celebrated the start of Healthy Soils Week with a focus on sustainability and climate resilience. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined the Almond Board of California to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Differences Across America
…it possible to increase cotton production for all farmers. Cotton became a main export crop. But after a few years, the fertility of the soil was depleted, and the plantation…
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
Shutterstock image This week, the American Farmland Trust (AFT) is promoting the importance of soil health through Healthy Soils Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about sustainable farming practices….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…monitoring systems, and software tailored for industries like agriculture, food safety, and pharmaceuticals. Sabrina focuses on Healthy Soils Week with a conversation with Paul Lum, the California Senior Agricultural Manager for American…
American Agriculture History Minute: Becoming Stewards of the Soil
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. We like to think that early American farmers and ranchers were good stewards of the soil, like farmers and…