Ground Beef Certified by Heart Association, Animal Welfare Act Proposed
The Beef Checkoff Program has announced Extra Lean Ground Beef is now certified by the American Heart Association to display its Heart-Check mark.
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Drone Use Permitted for Crops and House Sales, Dietary Guidelines Finalized
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued permits to use drones for crop monitoring and to photograph properties for sale.
New Dietary Guidelines Says Less Meat, Odor Prevention Resources
The Associated Press reports this year’s dietary guidelines from the government may include an environmental focus.
Avian Influenza Outbreak Hurting Trade, Ground Beef in School Has Less Salmonella
In a statement released last week the USDA says some countries are placing restriction on U.S. trade that are “more than necessary.”
New Farming How To Series Launches, Chinese Find Unsafe Pork
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance has launches a new video series on how farmers and ranchers tackle big jobs.
Avian Influenza Affecting Trade, California Egg Laws Causing Uncertainty
Following the confirmation of avian influenza in the Northwestern U.S., South Korea has banned U.S. imports of poultry for 21 days.
A Drink for Health
Starting to feel sick with the season bug that's going around? Well researchers from Oregon Health & Science University found that drinking in moderation can actually fight the cold bug. How can this work you may ask?
Temporary Suspensions of Canadian Poultry, Whole Farm Revenue Protection
The United States is one of seven nations that have temporarily suspended Canadian poultry products.
Doctors Concerned About Antibiotics, EPA Requirements Get Vote Soon
97 percent of doctors say they are concerned about antibiotic resistance, according to a study by Consumers Report.
USDA Moving Forward with Beef Plan, Protests Against Pesticides
USDA will move ahead with its plans to create a second beef checkoff in the absence of consensus from the industry as to how to overhaul the existing program.
McDonalds Inviting Questions About Food, WTO Sides with U.S.
In a new campaign, McDonalds is inviting its customers to ask questions about the food they purchase at McDonalds.
Workplace Safety Research on Chemicals, Which Apples Prevent Obesity Best
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will launch a national dialogue with stakeholders on ways to prevent work-related illness caused by exposure to hazardous substances.