News Archives
Researchers uncover new understanding of plant response to environmental stress
Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a new mechanism for how plants respond to environmental stresses and leveraged this mechanism to improve tolerance to drought and salinity.
Biden-Harris Administration announce actions, investments to create fairer markets, lower prices
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Monday announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $89 million across the country to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors.
Western Nebraska ranchers cited for animal cruelty after 1,000 cattle seized
A pair of Western Nebraska ranchers have been arrested and cited for 150 cases of animal cruelty after law enforcement seized more than 1,000 head of cattle.
Diesel position more certain than 2022
The diesel market has a much-improved outlook for those looking to buy compared to a year ago. The market, however, does still have its issues, mainly stocks well below historical levels and supply issues, which could cloud this outlook.
USDA proposes new requirements for the "Product of USA" label claim
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means.
Finstad looks to offer 'hand up, not hand out' in farm bill nutrition title
Rep. Brad Finstad, who is leading the House Agriculture subcommittee responsible for overseeing the farm bill's nutrition assistance programs, says lawmakers must ensure they offer "people a hand up, not just a handout."
USTR announces USMCA technical consultations with Mexico on agricultural biotechnology
The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that it is requesting technical consultations with the Government of Mexico under the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Chapter of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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SHIC announces Wean-to-Harvest biosecurity program round one projects
Ten research projects have been funded as part of the Swine Health Information Center’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Pork Checkoff.
Dairy group wants farmers, consumers to comment on plant-based product labels
The Food and Drug Administration is taking comments about their proposed plant-based imitation dairy labeling guidance, reports Brownfield.
Recent farmland sales in Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee
IOWA, Madison, Dallas and Adair Counties. A large agricultural property totaling 830.75 acres sold in eight tracts in a timed online auction.
Grassley questions CRP expansion
A Senator is questioning USDA’s expansion of the Conservation Reserve Program.
