Cheesemakers call for release of Dairy Business Innovation funding

A processing group says many dairy farmers and processors are feeling the impact of the federal government’s funding freeze. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association tells Brownfield the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative has been a successful program that reimburses small businesses for investing in their futures, but now, the funds are being withheld.…… Continue Reading

New solutions to combat avian influenza

USDA specialists say the $1 billion investment in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza offers new solutions to combat the virus. Dr. Mike Watson with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says HPAI has circulated for the past four years and it’s not going away. “This is where additional biosecurity is going to work and…… Continue Reading

USDA says U.S. will import more eggs

The USDA says the United States will temporarily import more eggs to help reduce costs at the grocery store. An agency spokesperson says Turkey has committed to increasing the number of eggs they send the United States from 70 million to 420 million this year. And the USDA says there’s interest from other countries in sending…… Continue Reading

Former trade official calls for comprehensive enforcement agenda for China

A former trade official is calling on Congress to employ a comprehensive trade enforcement agenda with China. Jeffrey Gerrish served as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative during President Trump’s first term and told a U.S. House Ways and Means subcommittee Tuesday Chinese ambitions pose an existential threat to the United States. “Failing to address China’s economic…… Continue Reading

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