News Archives
FDA updates "healthy" claim, providing a refreshed tool for consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.”
IDFA statement on FDA's final rule defining 'healthy'
Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released a statement in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) final rule defining “healthy."
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Todd Van Hoose on Farm Credit System, farm economy
The Farm Credit System has experienced many changes in recent decades to better support rural America. Todd Van Hoose, retiring president and CEO of the Farm Credit Council, discussed the viability of lenders in 2025 and looked back at a historic farm bill advocacy push. Christy Seyfert will succeed Van Hoose in January.
Facing shutdown, Congress passes disaster aid, short-term budget and farm bill extension
After a week of drama surrounding the details, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve a short-term funding bill for the government that includes close to $31 billion in aid for farmers to deal with natural disasters and economic challenges.
Corn growers win dispute with Mexico over GM corn ban
In a major win for the nation’s corn growers, a dispute panel ruled Friday that Mexico violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement when it issued a decree that banned genetically modified corn imports in early 2023.
November cattle placements fall 4% on year
The USDA says placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots during November were down on the year.
House votes down funding, ag relief bill Trump backs
The House voted down a funding bill on Thursday evening even after President-elect Donald Trump declared his support for the new package.
Economist says placements key area to watch in Friday's On Feed numbers
A livestock economist says there’s still room for cattle prices to move higher.
USDA makes investments to strengthen American farms and businesses, increasing competition and lower costs
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making domestic fertilizer production investments in nine states to increase competition, lower fertilizer costs for American farmers and lower food costs for U.S. consumers.
CDC confirms first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States
A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection in Louisiana.
Secretary Naig announces water quality partnership project with Iowa Soybean Association, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has formed a public-private partnership with the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to accelerate the implementation of science-based practices proven to protect water quality and improve soil health within Iowa.
Trump, Vance and Musk press to kill overall spending bill, risking aid to farmers
Less than a day after details were released, the entire funding bill for the federal government -- and nearly $31 billion in disaster and economic aid to farmers -- appeared to fall apart Wednesday because President-elect Donald Trump, Vice-President-elect JD Vance and their adviser, Elon Musk, all want to kill the overall bill.
A big "to do" list for Congress in 2025
The recently released Continuing Resolution includes a one-year extension to the farm bill. If passed, Congress will have another shot to get a five-year bill across the finish line in 2025.
Congress to skip town, leaving America's pork producers high and dry without Prop. 12 fix
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision to relinquish their responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an overdue federal solution for California Proposition 12.
Governor Newsom takes proactive action to strengthen robust state response to bird flu
Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.”
Avian influenza identified in Doniphan and and Rooks Counties
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two game bird operations — one in Doniphan County and one in Rooks County.
Progress on a CR is good news for American ag
The president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says the Continuing Resolution released Tuesday is good news for American agriculture.
RFA welcomes inclusion of year-round E15 measure in continuing resolution text
The Renewable Fuels Association Tuesday thanked congressional leaders for including a provision allowing the year-round sale of lower-cost, cleaner-burning E15 in the stop-gap funding bill text released by the House of Representatives.
Clipper to bring heavy snow to Canadian Prairies, Northern U.S.
Though my friends in Canada and the Northeast will probably disagree, we have not seen a large storm system produce heavy snow yet this winter.
NCGA thrilled Craig will lead House Ag Committee
The House Democrats selected Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) as ranking member on the House Agriculture Committee for the 119th Congress.
Iowa farmland values fall, breaking five year trend
The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that farmland values decreased 3.1%, or $369, to $11,467 per acre. The decrease this year nearly erases the 3.7% increase from last year and ends a five-year trend of increasing prices.
Congress races to finalize budget package, including economic aid for farmers
Negotiations continued Monday on a potential $10 billion to $12 billion economic aid package for farmers and the scope of disaster assistance in a new funding bill.
Export inspections mostly up on week, year
The USDA says grain and oilseed export inspections as of the week ending December 12th continue to run ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year.
USDA approves emergency funding to protect U.S. livestock and animals from New World screwworm
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing $165 million in emergency funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation to protect U.S. livestock and other animals from New World screwworm (NWS) and to increase USDA’s ongoing efforts to control the spread of NWS in Mexico and Central America.
Red crown rot: No cure for this soybean disease
Once red crown rot spreads, you cannot unspread it, says University of Missouri Extension state plant pathologist Mandy Bish.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Ottawa County flock
Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry facility from Ottawa County.
Farm groups rally for economic aid as negotiations stall
Farm groups over the weekend made it clear to members of Congress they should vote against a year-end funding bill this week if it doesn't include economic aid for farmers.
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Sen. Boozman on farm bill, RFK, Rollins
Republicans will take control of the Senate in January, making John Boozman chairman of the Senate Ag Committee. We asked him about his plans for the committee, including collaborating with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who's in line to be the ranking member, and how Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees may influence agriculture.
