foreign animal diseases

U.S. Has Multi-Layered Programs to Handle Foreign Animal Diseases

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

USDA has a multi-layered approach to protecting our livestock industry from high-consequence foreign animal diseases. Gary Crawford has more details. Dr. Julie Wallin with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, talks about the mission of the National Animal Health Laboratory Dr. Wallin says USDA wants to protect all livestock operations, big and small, from foreign animal diseases.

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FDACS Provides Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Recovery Efforts

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Crop Insurance, Dairy, Economy, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Funding

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/SEPT. 1, 2023) — Today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provided an update on Hurricane Idalia response and recovery efforts.  Click here for the Hurricane Idalia Survey for Certificate Holders Click here for the Hurricane Idalia Survey for Processors For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov. Florida Department of Agriculture and …

Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands

Dan Dairy, Marketing, This Land of Ours

The results of a checkoff-initiated smoothie program pilot showed increased milk and yogurt consumption and will be offered to more schools this fall. Research shows fruit smoothies are more popular than energy drinks, flavored water, juices and soft drinks with Gen Z consumers. Dairy Management Inc. partnered with Chartwells K12, a food management company that serves more than two million …

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FDACS Provides Update on Efforts to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Funding, General

(FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/AUGUST 30, 2023) — Today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provided an update on its efforts to support Hurricane Idalia response and recover efforts. To learn more about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Livestock Shelter Open in Alabama in Preparation for Hurricane Idalia

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Livestock

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/August 29, 2023) — In preparation for Hurricane Idalia, entry requirements have been lifted for livestock animals that are moving across state lines. The following temporary sheltering facility has agreed to provide a place for evacuees with livestock including horses and cattle to stay. Pike County Cattlemen’s Association – Cattleman Park4100 US HWY 231 STroy, AL 36081 Building Number: 334-566-0892 …

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Investments to Growing Animal Feed Indoors

Dan Cattle, Dairy, Technology

Forever Feed Technologies announced a multimillion-dollar investment from a renowned group of dairy and agricultural leaders to develop sustainable automated indoor-growing feed mills. The climate-controlled technology will greatly reduce water, land usage, and methane emissions in helping the industry reach its goal of being “climate neutral by 2050. The new investment funds will go to building the largest and most …

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FMMO Hearing Underway

Dan Dairy, Marketing, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), USDA-AMS

Dairy experts and government officials are gathered in Carmel, Indiana where last week saw the beginning of hearings on USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). Dairy producers are making their case for changes to the pricing program. National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President of Membership Services and Strategic Initiatives, Chris Galen, discusses their modernization efforts. Galen notes there will be time …

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USDA Network Protects Livestock

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, This Land of Ours, USDA-APHIS

How the agriculture department works to keep animals healthy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA has a multi-layered approach to protecting our livestock industry from high-consequence foreign animal diseases. Dr. Julie Wallin with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), says that’s the key role the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). “That’s a network of …