Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Sioux County Dairy, Additional Response Measures and Requests of USDA Announced
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in
Cattle Producers Condemn Feeding Our Military Lab-Grown Meat
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) condemned a Department of Defense (DOD) sponsored research grant that will fund the development of lab-grown meat products by manufacturing company BioMADE. “It is outrageous that the
Growth Energy to NHTSA: Standards Continue to Ignore American Bioethanol
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued new vehicle fuel economy standards: “This is yet another missed opportunity by NHTSA to recognize the
NMPF Names 2024 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Winners
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors has selected five graduate students researching in areas that benefit dairy cooperatives and producers to receive scholarships as part of the 2024 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program.
Ignite Attachments Launches Mini Grapple Lineup
MOORHEAD, Minn. (June 6, 2024) – Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its growing lineup of direct-to-you products with three new mini grapple offerings. The new mini bucket, mini rock and mini
Concerns About Farm Finances
The Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern. The Fed’s Beige Book noted that 10 of the 12 districts reported slight or moderate growth in May, while the other two had no change in activity.
Vilsack Stresses Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Spread, Mexico Fatality
Amid four human cases of avian flu in the U.S. and now a fatal case in Mexico, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is stressing the need for stepped-up biosecurity and vigilance. A 59-year-old Mexican man who died after
USDA GAIN Reports Help Commodity Groups Target Overseas Opportunities
Commodity groups looking for opportunities overseas to move their products should look into the USDA’s GAIN Reports. GAIN stands for Global Ag Information Network. Daniel Whitley, administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service, talks about the GAIN reports.
AFBF Encourages Support of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
American vehicle manufacturers announced plans to remove AM radio from new electric vehicles. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in Congress would prevent that from happening. Emily Buckman, director of government affairs for the American Farm
Food Insecurity Increases in the American Midwest
American food insecurity is increasing the most drastically in the Midwest, and the number of food-insecure people increased by over 40 percent in several states from 2021 to 2022. The data comes from the annual “Map the