Hickory Nut Gap Receives USDA Approval For “Regeneratively Raised” Claim On Retail Packaging

February 15, 2022 Hickory Nut Gap

Hickory Nut Gap Farms has been producing 100% grassfed beef and pasture raised pork for over 20 years. While use of the term “regenerative” in the livestock and agriculture arenas has been increasing in popularity recently, Hickory Nut Gap has been raising livestock with planned rotational grazing methods and regenerative agricultural practices for two decades. 

U.S. Confirms Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu at Indiana Turkey Farm

February 10, 2022 Tom Polansek, Reuters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu in an Indiana turkey flock on Wednesday, the nation’s first case in a commercial poultry operation since 2020.

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Applauds Extension of Flavored Low-Fat Milk in Schools

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauded an announcement today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that schools will continue to be allowed to offer flavored low-fat milk for at least the next two years.

IDFA Supportive of Biden Administration School Meal Flexibilities, Calls on USDA to Put Policies in Place that Expand Dairy Offerings, Increase Meal Participation

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule maintaining low-fat, flavored milk and other needed flexibilities in USDA child nutrition program meal requirements through the 2023-2024 school year:

The Steward Foundation Awarded USDA Grant to Grow West Coast Aquaculture

February 1, 2022 The Steward Foundation

The Steward Foundation, along with three key industry partners⏤Oregon Aquaculture Association (OAA), Northwest Aquaculture Alliance (NWAA), California Aquaculture Association (CAA)⏤recently received a $197,000 grant as a 2021 awardee of the USDA Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP). Steward and its partner organizations will use the funding to plan for a Pacific Aquaculture Marketing & Innovation Center (PAMIC).