While House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill Out of Committee, Agriculture Secretary Said Farm Bill Overpromises Farmers
While the House Agriculture Committee spent 13 hours of rigorous debate and passed the Farm Bill out of committee yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the House Farm Bill overpromises farmers while creating a crack in the coalition that normally passes a farm bill.
Second Dairy Worker Diagnosed with HPAI
A dairy worker in Michigan became the second cow-to-human infection of HPAI (bird flu), according to the Centers for Disease Control. However, the risk to the public remains low.
FDA to Work With the USDA in Regulating Gene-Edited Meat
As discussions surrounding gene-edited meat have escalated, a longstanding debate about regulatory oversight is finally being resolved.
2,4-D Herbicide Tariff Petition Progresses Forward
Corteva, the only U.S.-based 2,4-D manufacturer, initially petitioned to have tariffs placed on 2,4-D herbicides from India and China.
University of California, Davis Terminates Strawberry Licensing Agreements with Eurosemillas S.A
Strawberry varieties developed at UC Davis produce nearly 60% of strawberries consumed worldwide.
The USDA Announces $300 Million to Diversify Exports
Sixty-six organizations will receive $300 million to develop new export markets for U.S. agricultural products.
Wheat Council Winter Wheat Tour Predicts 46.5 Bushels Per Acre Yield
The Wheat Council's three-day Hard Winter Wheat Tour concluded last week.
Ag Groups Respond to House Farm Bill
Industry agricultural groups posted responses to the House farm bill released late last week.
Class III Milk Climbs $4.38 in One Month
A swift recovery in cheese demand and negative production growth have driven the price of Class III milk from $16,53 per cwt. on April 15 to $21.36 on May 13.
House Farm Bill Draft Released Ahead of Markup
On Friday, House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson released the House farm bill draft, anticipating a markup this Thursday.