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Consumers are not cutting down on meat consumption

A Wisconsin agriculture official says consumers are not doing what they usually do when it comes to meat consumption. Jeffrey Swenson with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection tells Brownfield beef demand normally slacks off after the first of the year. “The...

Labor, animal disease, and domestic consumption among pork challenges

The senior vice president of producer and state engagement with the National Pork Board is hearing about common challenges throughout the swine industry. Brett Kaysen attended Minnesota Pork Congress this week and says as he’s traveled the country this winter, three general themes keep...

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2025

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2025. The following advisories identify types...

Biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption reach record levels

Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel surged higher in 2024. Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel use. “We saw Nebraska become the fourth state to pass a low-carbon fuel standard,...

Dairy margins, fluid milk consumption improving

Dairy margins continued to improve in November.  The National Milk Producers Federation says the monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage Program for September set a second-straight record high at $15.57 per hundredweight.  The federation says the increased profitability is the result of falling...

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2024

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment  TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2024. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic...

Kansas Issues Fish Consumption Advisories for 2023

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are issuing fish consumption advisories for 2023. The advisories identify types of fish or other aquatic animals that should be eaten in limited...