Category Archives: Agriculture News
First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant Represents Opportunity
Sustainable aviation fuel could grow into the largest new market ever seen for U.S. farm commodities thanks to the start of production at LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels. However, groups in Midwestern st...
Cumulus Media Jan 25, 2024
Small Family Farms at Highest Financial Risk
Small family farms were more likely to have greater financial vulnerability than other farms, according to data from USDA's Economic Research Service. Researchers calculated the operating profit margi...
Cumulus Media Jan 24, 2024
New FDA Food Safety Rule
Although the U.S. food supply is one of the safest, foodborne illness is a public health concern. The Food and Drug Administration has a new rule requiring detailed records for certain foods as they m...
Cumulus Media Jan 22, 2024
USDA Launches Pilot Beef-Grading Program
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access better markets through USDA's official beef quality grading and certification. The Remot...
Cumulus Media Jan 19, 2024
Millions of Birds Die During Two Years of Bird Flu
One-fourth of America's bird flu losses during outbreaks beginning in early 2022 were recorded during the final quarter of 2023. USDA data says that's when the disease staged a resurgence. Approximate...
Cumulus Media Jan 08, 2024
Over 1,250 Producers Qualify Under Prop 12
The California Department of Food and Agriculture says there are more than 1,250 agricultural producers and distributors in compliance with Proposition 12. After multiple delays brought on by court ch...
Cumulus Media Jan 05, 2024
National Agricultural Law Center Recaps Top 2023 Issues
The Waters of the U.S. rule rewrite topped the list of agricultural issues for the National Agricultural Law Center in 2023. While WOTUS was the top issue for 2024, California's Proposition 12 came in...
Cumulus Media Jan 03, 2024
USDA Looking for Public Input
The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is looking for feedback on its estimating programs. "Upon completion of the Census of Agriculture, the USDA's National Ag Statistics Service conducts a ...
Cumulus Media Dec 26, 2023
“Raised With Respect” Cattle Care Campaign Underway
Respect for animals, land, and for each other is the foundation of a new campaign launched by Sysco, a food service distribution company, and Certified Angus Beef or CAB for short. The campaign called...
Cumulus Media Dec 21, 2023
Whole Milk on School Menus Gets Through House
The National Milk Producers Federation applauded the House of Representatives for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. The act expands the variety of healthy milk options schools can choose to...
Cumulus Media Dec 15, 2023
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