Checkoff Supports General Mills With Yogurt-Based Snack Launch
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The dairy checkoff partnered with General Mills to create YoBark, a yogurt-based snack designed to give families a tasty option and expand yogurt’s presence in the snacking category. YoBark is refrigerated and combines the creaminess
Alabama Cattleman Recognized as Angus Ambassador of the Year
By Molly Biggs, Communications Specialist Many young farm kids dream of having a toy John Deere tractor or imagine working cows and plowing fields on the carpet of their living room. For Mike McGuire his dream as
Understanding the FDA Guidelines for the Dry Lot Production Phase
By Bryan Bernhard, Ph.D., Zoetis Beef Strategic Technical Services The Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration first issued Guidance For Industry (GFI) #191 in 2009. Over the last few years, the CVM asked
Growth Energy, CFAA File New Opening Brief in Long-Stayed RVO Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, November 20th, Growth Energy, along with Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA), filed a new opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (Case No. 20-1046) challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s
Despite Senate Text, It Appears Another Farm Bill Extension is Coming Soon
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As the clock ticks on the post-election, lame duck session of Congress, indications from Capitol Hill are that we will see another one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill. Reports this week indicate that
Trump Tariffs Not Popular With Farm Leaders, With Some Exceptions
Import tariffs that raise the specter of retaliation remain unpopular with farm leaders, with some exceptions. President-elect Trump vows universal import tariffs of ten to 20 percent and 60 percent on Chinese goods, to bring manufacturing jobs
White House Wants $100 Billion for Disaster Relief
The White House is asking for $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding following multiple hurricanes this fall. Roll Call says the administration wants a comprehensive package that extends back to unmet needs from prior disasters, encompassing
Poultry Processing Injuries and Illness Fall Sharply
The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen sharply. The number of injury and illness occurrences is below all general industry, manufacturing, and food manufacturing levels for the
Sugar Alliance Congratulates Congressional Leadership
The American Sugar Alliance congratulated John Thune (R-SD) on his election as Senate Majority Leader and Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) on his re-election as Speaker of the House. “American farmers are vital to American strength and food