Food safety & security news
2024-05-17
USDA Experiments Suggest H5N1 Not Viable in Properly Cooked Ground Beef
In an update today on food safety testing in light of H5N1 avian flu detections in some dairy cattle, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said that inoculation of ground beef patties with a virus... Read more
2024-05-17
With hunger, climate cuts, US House farm bill proposal faces slim Senate odds
Congress faces steep odds to pass a farm bill this session as the Republican-controlled House and Democratic-majority Senate remain far apart. The bill could cost $1.5 trillion over 10 years. Read more
agriculture policy
2024-05-16
Gene Editing Boosts Soybean Yield and Protein Content
Chinese scientists used
gene editing to produce a soybean variety with increased yield and protein content. Their research may increase domestic soybean production and help with global food... Read more
2024-05-16
GFI winding down business operations
The company made the announcement on May 7 Read more
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2024-05-16
Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference Hosts 400 Students, Faculty From Several Universities
The 2024 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference was held on April 15-17, hosting nearly 400 students, faculty and industry professionals across the Midwest and beyond. With 46 exhibits from leading... Read more
2024-05-16
Florida Steps Up Rules on Cattle Imports Due to Spread of Avian Flu
Florida has expanded rules blocking importation of some cattle because of the spread of a type of avian influenza in dairy herds in other states. Read more
2024-05-16
Pizza Hut branches into burgers
Quick service restaurant Pizza Hut has announced that it is expanding its menu and will now be offering burgers to consumers. Read more
trade & economy
2024-05-16
Reflections from the Road: USDA Journeys to Texas for its Second Regional Equity Convening
The USDA, in collaboration with USDA Equity Commission (EC) members, embarked on a significant journey to the heart of Texas, where the vibrant spirit of agriculture intertwines with the pursuit of... Read more
equity
2024-05-16
New MSU Research to Explore Influenza Outbreak in Cattle
New research from Michigan State University will study the effects of a recent highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreak on dairy cattle reproduction and milk production, as well as... Read more
2024-05-16
US relaxes regulations for labs handling bird flu samples to ease virus response
Labs were given 30 days instead of 7 to perform federally mandated tasks on samples of the H5N1 virus, which has been detected among dairy cattle in nine U.S. states since late March Read more
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2024-05-16
USDA testing ground beef for bird flu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has started testing beef for the presence of avian influenza in states where the virus was detected in dairy cows. Read more
2024-05-16
New MSU Research to Explore Influenza Outbreak in Cattle
New research from Michigan State University will study the effects of a recent highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (H5N1) outbreak on dairy cattle reproduction and milk production, as well as... Read more