Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance Deadline Extended
The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. The Farm Service Agency is providing an additional $650 million in funding for the new Market Assistance for Specialty Crops
Federal Court Ends Roundup Litigation in Australia
The Federal Court of Australia brought an end to the country’s last Roundup case, closing out all pending litigation there. The Court granted the plaintiff’s request to discontinue the Fenton class action against Monsanto involving allegations related
USDA-backed SDSU Project Aims to Enhance Bison Ranching Operations
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Jeff Martin has been around bison nearly his entire life. He grew up on a bison ranch in Wisconsin, worked for a large bison ranch in western South Dakota, and studied dozens of bison
Beagle Brigade Act Signed into Law, Boosting Efforts to Keep Out Foreign Animal Diseases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “Pork producers employ a variety of
Specialty Crops Secure $650 Million in Additional Funding for USDA Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s updates to the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) initiative, which include an additional $650 million
After Push by House Agriculture Democrats, USDA Provides Additional Support for Specialty Crops
WASHINGTON – On Monday, Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture after it announced that an additional $650 million would be made available to support struggling specialty crop producers. On December 18, 2024, the
Updated Beef Quality Assurance National Manual Now Available
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, announces the release of the updated Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) National Manual, which serves as a resource for science-based cattle production information. The
Smithfield Foods Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
SMITHFIELD, Va. – Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Company”), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the
AFIA Responds to New FDA Animal Food Ingredient Review Pathway
Arlington, Va. – The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to see the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) establish a new framework for the review of animal food ingredients under the Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC) program through
John Deere Reveals New Autonomous Machines & Technology at CES 2025
MOLINE, Illinois – John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines during a press conference at CES 2025 to support customers in agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping. Building on Deere’s autonomous technology first revealed at CES 2022, the company’s second-generation autonomy kit