U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, marking a …
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China ended 2025 by announcing tighter controls on beef imports, capping its tariff-rate quotas for three years and raising the over-quota tariff rate to 55%. China and Hong Kong combined …
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USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
by Colter BrownU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As announced earlier this month by President …
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The Federal Communications Commission recently blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components due to concerns that the foreign equipment is an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Politico said the …
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New ‘Product of USA’ Meat Labeling Rule Takes Effect Jan. 1
by Colter BrownA new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the …
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Tool Developed at Montana State Aims to Help Farmers Implement New Technologies
by Colter BrownIn the constantly changing environment of precision agriculture, it can be difficult to winnow through the array of available tools and technologies becoming available for use by farmers and ranchers. …
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Ample Global Supplies and Trade Uncertainty Will Burden Grain Markets in 2026
by Colter BrownGlobal grain and oilseed markets remain oversupplied, but increased biofuels production and improving export conditions are boosting U.S. producer optimism that prices have passed their cyclical bottoms. After a year …
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The Bureau of Land Management announced updated plans that enhance conservation of Greater sage-grouse habitat while balancing access to public lands for responsible energy and mineral development across Idaho, Montana …
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Don’t Ignore Cow Size When Comparing Calf Weaning Weights
by Colter BrownCow size should not be overlooked when comparing calf weaning weights, according to University of Kentucky agricultural economist Kenny Burdine. While there is often debate about whether an “optimal” cow …
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Ag Secretary Rollins Challenges California Ag Land Redistribution Plan
by Colter BrownAg Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom demanding that the state abandon a proposal that would redistribute land based on race, ethnicity, and national origin. …
