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Ag News: Milk Labeling Survey
A survey shows consumers wants the FDA to enforce existing regulations and prohibit non-dairy beverage companies from using the term "milk" on their product labels.
Ag News: More Virulent Newcastle Disease
The USDA’s APH Inspection Service discovery more virulent Newcastle disease in California. Latest discoveries from commercial layer flocks in Riverside County.
Ag News: AFBF on WOTUS
The Waters of the U.S. Rule has been problematic for years and, according to AFBF President Zippy Duval, their new cry to lawmakers is “clean water, clear rules.”
Ag News: U.S. Pork Production Sustainable
A new study from the University of Arkansas has confirmed what many have known for some time, America’s pig farmers are producing a more sustainable product than ever.
Ag News: Pork Production Down in China
China’s major pork producers sharply cut 2018 profit estimates, after African swine fever devastated prices and demand for pork in the world’s largest hog producer.
Ag News: US Beef to Morocco
U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Monty Brown just visited Morocco where he met with several prospective buyers and distributors expressin strong interest in U.S. beef.
Ag News: USDOT Suspends ELD
The U.S. Department of Transportation officially suspended the requirement that livestock haulers use electronic logging devices in their trucks.
Ag News: Suicide Prevention
The AVMA participated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in researching Suicide among veterinarians in the United States from 1979 through 2015.
Ag News: Unpredictable Dairy Industry
2018 was, if nothing else, unpredictable, and it looks like that may continue for the dairy industry in 2019. it’s critical for the U.S. to continue defending its market dominance in Mexico.
Ag News: Tough Times in 2019
Bankers are more optimistic as they’re not seeing as much bankruptcy and foreclosure, but that doesn’t mean farmers are staying in business.
Ag News: Trump Support
Farmers facing fewer choices for profitability, many are standing firm in their support of the President. Trump has supported farmers with tax reform and a farm bill,
Ag News: China Buys U.S. Rice
China is buying U.S. rice for the first time. Customs officials have cleared American rice for import, but it's not clear how much China will buy.