Beef and Pork Exports Remained Strong in First Quarter
Data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) show that Pork and Beef exports remain strong from a diversified market base.
Container Ships Begin Operations in Port of Baltimore
The first container ship has made its way through the Port of Baltimore.
Soybean Gall Midge Makes Early Appearance
Soybean gall midge appeared in Nebraska 10 days earlier than usual according to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Crop Protection and Cropping System Specialist Justin McMechan.
Florida Bans Sale of Lab-Grown Meat
Florida became the first state to ban the sale of lab-grown meat. SB 1084 was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 1.
FDA Publishes Rule for Water Used in Growing Produce
The 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act mandated the publication of a rule for agricultural water used in the production of…
Competing Farm Bills Offer Define Two Contrasting Paths for U.S. Agriculture
While the House and Senate farms bills agree on many investments, the plans diverge on key issues such as conservation programs, which now turn away two-thirds of applicants due to funding shortfalls.
The USDA Test Results of Retail Beef Reaffirm The Meat Supply is Safe
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service collected 30 samples of ground beef from retail outlets in states with dairy cattle herds that tested positive for HPAI.
Thompson Farm Bill Proposal Limits the USDA’s Power to Adjust SNAP and Reallocates Conservation Funds
House Agricultural Committee Chair Glenn Thompson’s farm bill proposal would increase support for USDA crop subsidy programs to account for the rising cost of inflation.
Stabenow Farm Bill Proposal Preserves SNAP Funding While Boosting Reference Prices
Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow’s farm bill proposal, The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, would boost reference prices by at least 5% for major commodities.
The USDA Remains Confident in Beef Safety as Grocery Store Testing Begins
Due to mounting concerns surrounding trade restrictions in the meat industry, the USDA began testing retail beef in states where dairy cows tested positive for HPAI.