Opinion: Cow’s Milk Without the Cow? How Cellular Agriculture Could Change the Dairy Industry
Technological changes that eliminate the need for livestock will likely disrupt the dairy industry as we know it. Plans to mitigate the risks this transition poses to farmer livelihoods and animal welfare should start now.
EPA Launches Investigation Into North Carolina Hog Operations
The state is allowing Smithfield Foods plants to produce biogas from hog waste lagoons—a decision that disproportionately affects the surrounding communities of color.
US to Export Pork to India For the First Time
American pork products will head to India in exchange for produce like mangoes and pomegranates.
Biden Administration Unveils $1 Billion Plan To Expand Independent Meat Processing
President Biden held a virtual roundtable to discuss his plan to improve competition and supply chain issues in meat production.
First USDA-Approved Low-Carbon Beef Certification Launched
The new program will require participating producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to at least 10 percent lower than the industry’s standard baseline.
Northeast Organic Dairy Farmers May Get Squeezed Out of Business
The affected farms are taking a major hit after Danone, which owns Horizon Organic, terminated 89 contracts.
The Unique Struggle of Running a Sheep Dairy in America
There are fewer than 200 sheep dairies in the US. Due to a lack of support for the industry, that number is unlikely to change anytime soon.
USDA to Reimburse Dairy Producers for Pandemic-Related Losses
But will this help the dairy industry’s long-term prospects?
Smoke From Wildfires Can Impact Dairy Cows’ Milk Production
Bad news for cows and farmers in the West.
