The USDA recently raised its estimates of red meat and poultry production. The numbers in its newest WASDE report show production levels three billion pounds higher than the agency predicted after COVID-19 shut down meat plants in April and May. An article on agriculture.com says the meat outlook brightened for the second month in a row. “The beef production forecast …
Government Dietary Guidelines Reaffirm Beef’s Important Role in a Healthy Diet
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today thanked the members of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) for recognizing beef’s role in a healthy lifestyle, including the essential role of beef’s nutrients at every life stage. The DGAC released recommendations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Dietary Guidelines Reaffirms Dairy’s Crucial Role, But Wider Science Review Needed
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said it was pleased that the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final report reaffirms dairy’s crucial role in a nutritious diet but expressed concern that the committee failed to recognize newer, broader science that shows the benefits of dairy foods at all fat levels. “The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) today …
USDA Updates Regulations for Peanuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently held a joint webinar with the American Peanut Sheller’s Association to review recent and upcoming changes to the Peanut Buyers and Handlers Program Guidelines. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …
USDA Posts 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Final Report
Scientific report and public comments will inform upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans WASHINGTON, July 15, 2020 – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final scientific report today. It’s an objective review of the latest available science on specific nutrition topics. The report’s evidence-based findings will inform USDA and the U.S. Department of Health …
Collins, Scott Urge Trump Administration to Protect American Farmers From Mexico’s Unfair Trade Practices
ATLANTA, Ga. – Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Austin Scott (R-Ga.) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urging the Administration to protect American farmers from Mexico’s unfair trade practices as it works to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “As you may know, Mexico’s increased market share of produce and perishable goods at record-low prices in the …
With Trust Protocol, Brands and Retailers Can Source U.S. Cotton With More Confidence
The Trust Protocol brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurementsto responsible cotton production MEMPHIS, TENN. – (July 15, 2020) – Starting today, brands and retailers can join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a new system for responsibly grown cotton that will provide annual data for six areas of sustainability in line with the U.N. Sustainability Goals. This year-over-year data, available …
Farmers.gov Features Help Manage Conservation Activities
Farmers and ranchers are being reminded the new self-service features found on farmers.gov will help you manage conservation activities online and request assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). These conservation features can be accessed by desktop computer, tablet or phone. You can view and download and e-sign documents; request conservation assistance; reference technical …
Vaccine Bank Part of FMD Preparedness Strategy
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the initial purchase of a vaccine for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB). APHIS will invest $27.1 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, which the Agency would use in the event of an outbreak to protect animals and help stop spread of …
Ag Equipment Sales Rise in June
The overall sales of tractors and self-propelled combines were higher in the U.S. during June. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, it’s the first time this year that the sales numbers rose. Total U.S. farm tractor sales rose 32% in June. Only four-wheel-drive tractor sales declined in the U.S. during June. Total year-to-date farm tractor …