USDA Update – September 18, 2024

America’s dairy farms are disappearing, down 95% since the 1970s

As USDA announces field trials for bird flu, Utah veterinarian expects long process

Climate change worsens food insecurity in Nebraska, U.S. and globally

North Dakota farmers: It's déjà vu as Farm Bill deadline inches closer

How meat industry shapes U.S. politics and vice versa

Wyoming communities pitch in on wildfire recovery efforts

Family farmers call for a level playing field

Governor Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks

Incentives for farmers work to restore Iowa habitat, protect soil

Former croplands could be ‘sweet spot’ for renewable-energy production

Farms and ranches required to file ownership information with U.S. Treasury

U.S. Supreme Court decision could shape animal farm regulations

New Mexico group seeks moratorium on new factory farms

Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states

USDA Update – August 28, 2024

Missouri livestock producers seek fairness in consolidated meat industry

Concern grows over 'forever chemicals' in biosolid fertilizers

Letter to the Editor – Support cultivated-meat research

The #DesertFarmer Podcast - August 22, 2024 - When does the heat break? Peeking at September ...

Federal funds back renewable energy, efficiency upgrades for Nebraska ag, small business

Proposed USDA rule defines ‘unfair’ meat industry practice

Unsafe Illinois feed facilities harm workers, compromise public health

The #DesertFarmer Podcast - August 16, 2024 - The importance of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation and Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation