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Lab-Grown Meat and our Service Members
Southeast Regional Ag News
Amid recent controverSy, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Mark Eisele tells of Department of Defense confirmation that lab-grown protein is not on the menu for service members.
Drones: The Good, The Bad, The Spooky
California Ag Today
Legislation making its way through Congress seeks to effectively ban Chinese-made DJI drones in the U.S. due to the security risks.
Extreme Need for Farm Workers in Extreme Heat
Southeast Regional Ag News
The hottest states in the U.S. need more temporary farm workers! That’s according to a report out from the American Immigration Council.
Collaboration Defined: Over 500 Orgs Unite for New Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation, and 529 other organizations have now joined together to tell lawmakers that programs that benefit every family in American are too important to put off any longer.
Discussion Continues on USDA FMMO Update
California Ag Today
Erica Maedke, vice president of insights at Ever.Ag, sees potential challenges in recommendations that came out from the USDA on July 1.
“Illogical” Poultry Definition Harms Georgia Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has expressed strong support for a bipartisan Congressional effort to urge the USDA to petition the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to revise its definition of "poultry."
RIFA Infestation Rings Alarm Bells in Western California
California Ag Today
The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is responding to an active infestation of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, in the Montecito area.
Evolving Trends of Dairy Sales
California Ag Today
Cheese, butter, and yogurt are fueling category growth, along with new dairy-based products designed to capitalize on convenience, health, and snacking trends.
Marketing Hemp to Children
Southeast Regional Ag News
Two companies in the state of Florida – Just Brands, LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC – are now seeing enforcement actions from the state following food inspections that revealed hemp products attractive to children.
Unlucky Number 13
California Ag Today
The H5N1 avian influenza had now been found in over 150 U.S. dairy herds spread over thirteen states.
Explaining Projected $32B Ag Trade Deficit
Southeast Regional Ag News
In the world of agricultural trade, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack blames this year’s expected record farm trade deficit on a strong U.S. economy and U.S. criticism of major trading partner China.
Snack Attack: What New Flavors are Trending?
California Ag Today
Continuously sour candy and sustainable fish jerky made the 2024 trending list.
Where's the Beef (Exports)?
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. beef export value topped $900 million in May, the highest point since June 2023.
A Healthier, More Expensive School Lunch
Southeast Regional Ag News
A recent Congressional Research Service report states finalized school nutrition regulations will cost school districts an extra three cents per meal on average.
Tyson Sells GA Poultry Complex, Alabama Field Days
Southeast Regional Ag News
Tyson Foods, Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Vienna, Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford Farm. Meanwhile, Alabama Extension has a series of field days on the calendar.
Mandating Work Safety in High Heat
California Ag Today
Heat is the top cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and poses severe risks like heat stroke, especially for workers in agriculture
Snack Attack: What's New and Trending?
Southeast Regional Ag News
From fish jerky to ALL the pickles, here are some new options for trending snack food.
Beef Exports Up in Value, Down in Volume
California Ag Today
Where’s the beef? While less of it went overseas in May, what did go was worth more.
The Ever-Unfolding Story of California's Prop 12
California Ag Today
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided not to reconsider its earlier ruling that deemed Proposition 12 as constitutional.
A Boost for Florida Reforestation
Southeast Regional Ag News
From Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, 'We’re committed to supporting Florida’s forests with top-quality seedlings, making it easier for landowners to replenish our timber resources.'