CDC Encourages Livestock Worker Vaccination to Prevent Bird Flu Mutation
While the CDC has maintained that the risk of bird flu virus to humans remains low, the agency encourages livestock workers to get vaccinated for seasonal influenza.
Oregon Wildfires Raise Fear of Cattle Losses
Eastern Oregon is home to most of the state's cattle. It is also the location of six of the state's largest wildfires.
The USDA Predicts Largest All Wheat Production Since 2016/17
Record-high wheat yields in North Dakota set the stage for expanded grain supplies and lower inflation for wheat-based food products.
Carbon Burial Being Explored By Purdue and the USDA
Carbon helps soil retain nutrients and moisture while gluing soil particles together to create space for roots and gas exchange.
Experts Testifed Before the House Ag Committee on Severe Challenges Facing Agriculture
This past week, a panel of experts testified before the House Ag Committee regarding the severe economic challenges facing agriculture.
Vermont Dairy Farmer Qualifies for Second Olympics
Vermont dairy farmer Elle Purrier St. Pierre will represent the United States in the 5,000-meter run at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is her second Olympics. Elle finished 10th in the 1,500-meter run at the 2020 Games in Japan.
Organizations Working to Streamline Beef Exports to Canada
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is working with the Meat Institute to streamline beef and pork exports to Canada.
Inflation Rates Expected to Slow for Food Next Year
In 2025, USDA analysts expect grocery store prices to rise 0.7%, according to their monthly Food Price Outlook report.
Latest USDA Export Report Posts Mixed Results
The latest USDA export data — covering corn, soybeans, sorghum and wheat — offered insights into export sales and shipments through July 18. Here's how the four crop types fared.
New Study Finds Employees Need More than Training to Enforce Biosecurity Measures
While training is essential, animal caretakers need more than information to enforce biosecurity measures consistently.