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More States Ban Lab-Grown Meat
More States Ban Lab-Grown Meat
More States Ban Lab-Grown Meat
Five U.S. states have now officially banned lab-grown meat.   Last week, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of the product.  Earlier this week, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a two-year ban into law, followed by strict labeling laws after the law expires.   “The ...
Risch, Crapo Roll Out Securing American Ag Act
Risch, Crapo Roll Out Securing American Ag Act
Risch, Crapo Roll Out Securing American Ag Act
Idaho senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo joined Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts Thursday in introducing the Securing American Agriculture Act.  They say the bill would secure critical agricultural supply chains and reduce America’s reliance on foreign adversaries like China.   “Allowing Communist China to seize control...
Pet Food Recalled Following H5N1 Detection
Pet Food Recalled Following H5N1 Detection
Pet Food Recalled Following H5N1 Detection
Portland-based Morasch Meats is recalling its Northwest Naturals 2lb Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food, after samples tested positive for H5N1.  The Oregon Department of Agriculture say it was this pet food that led to the death of an indoor cat in Washington County.    “We...
Aquaculture Sales Increase 26% In Five Years
Aquaculture Sales Increase 26% In Five Years
Aquaculture Sales Increase 26% In Five Years
According to the latest census numbers, total sales of aquaculture products in 2023 hit $1.9 billion, an increase of 26% from 2018.  NASS says in 2023, there were 3,453 aquaculture farms with sales in the United States, up 18% during that same time period.  Five st...
NW Fruit Headed To Hurricane Victims
NW Fruit Headed To Hurricane Victims
NW Fruit Headed To Hurricane Victims
Nearly 300,000 pounds of Washington apples are on their way to assist people impacted by the recent hurricanes that have struck the southeastern portion of the country.  Seven 42,000-pound shipments of apples are being delivered to Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina as part of an effort coordinated by Feeding the Northwest   The regional organization working with local agricultural producers to
FFA Tops 1M Members
FFA Tops 1M Members
FFA Tops 1M Members
If it feels like you see more blue-corduroy jackets around these days, you’re right.  The National FFA Organization recently announced that it has set a record with over one million members; 1,027,273 an 8.6% year-over-year increase.  Kristy Meyer ...

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