Category Archives: Agriculture News

Mexico Repeals Ban on US Biotech Corn Imports

Posted on February 7, 2025

The Mexican government repealed its ban on genetically modified corn imports from the U.S. after losing an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, in December 2024. In a statement, USDA commended Mexico’s action, saying it  safeguards approximately $5.6 billion in U.S. corn exports to Mexico. USDA, in coordination with USTR, will continue to…… MORE

New Platform to Review Biologicals

Posted on February 6, 2025

AgList is a new platform to help farmers discover ag biological products and see what other growers are using and recommending. There are hundreds of companies manufacturing ag biologicals, a broad category that includes biocontrols, biostimulants, and biofertilizers, to name a few. To date, farmers didn’t have a way to figure out which products might…… MORE

Cattle and Bison Imports Resume from Mexico

Posted on February 4, 2025

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Those imports will resume in the next several days. To protect U.S. livestock and other animals, APHIS halted shipments of bison and cattle from Mexico in November after positive detection of New World screwworm in southern…… MORE

Chicken Wings and the Super Bowl

Posted on January 31, 2025

Kansas City is known for its barbecue, and Philadelphia for its cheesesteaks. When it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter than wings. The National Chicken Council released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans will consume 1.47 billion chicken wings while watching the Chiefs and Eagles battle for the Lombardi Trophy. “Matthew McConaughey…… MORE

Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities

Posted on January 30, 2025

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau’s annual convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. “Policy priorities include everything from passing a new farm bill, enacting regulatory reform, and creating new markets for the men and women dedicated to keeping America’s pantries stocked,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. Delegates also…… MORE

New Strain of Bird Flu Hits North Valley Flock

Posted on January 29, 2025

This is the first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in the nation. It was detected on a duck farm in Merced County and Reuters says that authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm. Meanwhile a recent outbreak of bird flu in poultry in Georgia, the biggest chicken producer in the…… MORE