Van Orden asks Ag Secretary to address milk labeling issues

A Wisconsin Congressman has asked Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins to address milk labeling issues. Third District Republican Derrick Van Orden says milk substitutes made from things like almonds and oats are not milk according to USDA’s own definition, and they shouldn’t be called milk. “To get this done, we introduced a bill in the last…… Continue Reading

State Senators hear impacts of federal food & farm program cuts

Michigan food banks and farmers are warning state lawmakers about the impact federal nutrition funding and local food purchasing cuts are having across the state. Michigan Department of Education Director for the Office of Nutrition Services Deanne Kelleher says the termination of federal local food purchasing programs has left a $30 million void, “For getting…… Continue Reading

The challenges of addressing veterinary shortages

The dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says a national shortage of veterinarians continues to impact rural communities. Dr. Bret Marsh says an increase in animals needing care and limited access to resources is making is harder for veterinarians to meet their client’s needs.  “We’ve had significant shifts in our animal populations,” he says.…… Continue Reading

Seasonal warmth, heat & rainfall to continue across most of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the Pacific Northwest.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the eastern half of the U.S., as well as the nation’s northern tier, should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in southern Florida and…… Continue Reading

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