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Q&A‘We’re basically flying blind’: An epidemiologist’s take on the US response to bird flu
Katelyn Jetelina, a public health expert and CDC advisor, explains why an outbreak in dairy cows is likely bigger than previously thought and what farm workers should be doing to protect themselves.
By Nathan Owens • May 2, 2024 -
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US tests ground beef from grocery stores amid bird flu concerns
Expanded testing comes as Colombia imposes beef trade restrictions over the outbreak in dairy cows.
By Nathan Owens • April 30, 2024 -
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As the sector anxiously awaits a farm bill, producers are expected to take advantage of new opportunities in renewable energy and regenerative agriculture.
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Traces of bird flu detected in 1 in 5 grocery store milk samples: FDA study
The findings come as avian influenza continues to spread in U.S. dairy herds, with a ninth state reporting a positive case.
By Nathan Owens • April 29, 2024 -
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Vanguard, TotalEnergies announce joint venture for at least 10 dairy digesters
The facilities will produce renewable natural gas using waste from the food and beverage industries, supplemented with manure from farms.
By Jacob Wallace • April 26, 2024 -
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US orders dairy cows to be tested for bird flu before moving between states
The move comes after the Food and Drug Administration discovered fragments of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial pasteurized milk.
By Nathan Owens • April 25, 2024 -
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Bird flu remnants found in pasteurized milk: FDA
The federal agency still considers the commercial milk supply safe. The results of more studies are said to be released in the “next few days to weeks."
By Nathan Owens • April 24, 2024 -
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OpinionA secret about eggs
The industry kills millions of male chicks each year because they don’t lay eggs. Here’s why and how we should end this grisly practice as some European countries already have, writes Alex Crisp.
By Alex Crisp • Updated April 22, 2024 -
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General Mills plans to cut dairy emissions 40% by end of decade
The cereal giant is more than halfway to its goal of enrolling 1 million acres in its regenerative agriculture plan, according to its latest corporate sustainability report.
By Chris Casey • April 18, 2024 -
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Chevron, Brightmark grow dairy digester network with Southwest renewable plant
The facility will transform manure into biogas from Caballero Dairy in Eloy, Arizona.
By Nathan Owens • April 16, 2024 -
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Bird flu found in South Dakota dairy herd
The detection adds to the growing number of states reporting positive cases in cattle.
By Nathan Owens • April 12, 2024 -
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States enact dairy cattle travel restrictions over bird flu concerns
Key trading partners are monitoring the situation closely, with Mexico taking steps to reinforce surveillance and inspection of livestock from the U.S.
By Nathan Owens • April 12, 2024 -
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Divert plans 3rd anaerobic digestion facility
The plant in North Carolina comes as the company expands with the aim of processing 5% of all wasted food in the U.S. by 2031.
By Jacob Wallace • April 11, 2024 -
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North Carolina becomes 7th state to report bird flu in dairy herds
As more cows test positive, a prominent industry group has decided on a new name for avian influenza in cattle.
By Nathan Owens • April 11, 2024 -
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New WIC rules provide families with more money for fruits and vegetables
The changes, meant to align with dietary guidance from nutrition groups, reduces allotments for dairy, drawing pushback from the sector.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 10, 2024 -
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Contaminated milk equipment potential source of bird flu spread to cattle: USDA
Farm workers wearing contaminated clothes or shoes while milking the cows could also be responsible for the recent viral outbreak in dairy herds.
By Nathan Owens • April 8, 2024 -
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Dairy farmers urged to beef up biosecurity amid bird flu concerns
As more cases are being detected across the U.S., producers are encouraged to closely monitor for sick cattle, limit herd movement and wear protective gear.
By Nathan Owens • April 4, 2024 -
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Cal-Maine ceases operations at Texas facility after bird flu detected
The nation’s largest egg producer depopulated nearly 2 million birds as a result of the outbreak as cases now mount in U.S. dairy herds.
By Nathan Owens • April 3, 2024 -
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Agriculture DiveHow a new wave of clean fuels bills could spur a biogas boom
New Mexico just became the fourth state to enact a program, which has the potential to give biogas projects from landfills and on-farm digesters a boost. Could more states soon follow?
By Jacob Wallace • April 3, 2024 -
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Person tests positive for bird flu after contact with infected dairy cows in Texas
This is the second case of avian influenza identified in a person in the U.S. as a peculiar strain of the virus spreads to cattle across the country.
By Nathan Owens • Updated April 2, 2024 -
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Avian influenza spreads to more US dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “transmission between cattle cannot be ruled out” as Michigan cows test positive for the virus.
By Nathan Owens • April 1, 2024 -
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Ornua to close Pennsylvania cheese plant
The Ireland-based company, which also makes Kerrygold products, is closing the site due to the sudden cancellation of the factory’s sole customer contract.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 27, 2024 -
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OpinionThe dairy industry’s influence in Congress is harming kids’ health
A pediatrician writes that the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would circumvent dietary guidelines and increase saturated fat content in school meals.
By Yami Cazorla-Lancaster • March 27, 2024 -
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Avian influenza found in US dairy cattle
As birds begin to enter spring migration, experts say cattle and swine producers should start taking biosecurity measures.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 26, 2024 -
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Walmart adds 3rd milk-processing facility to expand supply chain transparency
The new owned-and-operated location will give the retailer control over its bottling and packaging process.
By S.L. Fuller • March 22, 2024 -
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Food companies see revenue boost from sustainable agriculture investments: study
Businesses that transformed their supply chains due to pressures from regulators and consumers also saw a financial benefit, a Deloitte and NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business survey showed.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2024
