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USDA National Organic Program Lacks Established Pathway for Cultivated Meat Certification

USDA National Organic Program Lacks Established Pathway for Cultivated Meat Certification

USDA National Organic Program Lacks Established Pathway for Cultivated Meat Certification

Food Industry Innovates for 'Clean Label' Products Amid Consumer Demand for Natural Ingredients

Food Industry Innovates for 'Clean Label' Products Amid Consumer Demand for Natural Ingredients

Food Industry Innovates for 'Clean Label' Products Amid Consumer Demand for Natural Ingredients

USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs

USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs

USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods Warns of 'Catastrophic Consequences' from EU Regulations on LNG Supplies

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods Warns of 'Catastrophic Consequences' from EU Regulations on LNG Supplies

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods Warns of 'Catastrophic Consequences' from EU Regulations on LNG Supplies

Global Measles Vaccination Coverage Falls Below Herd Immunity Threshold, Leading to Resurgence

Global Measles Vaccination Coverage Falls Below Herd Immunity Threshold, Leading to Resurgence

Global vaccination coverage for measles remains significantly below the 95% threshold required for durable herd immunity, according to WHO/UNICEF estimates. In 2023, global coverage for the second dose of measles-containing vaccine reached only 74%, while first-dose coverage was 83%. This shortfall has contributed to a resurgence in measles cases worldwide. The WHO European Region, for instance, recorded 127,300 cases in 2024, marking its highest total since 1997. In the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reports that nearly three-quarters of measles cases this year occurred among unvaccinated individuals, with only 85% of the regional population having received the two required doses of the MMR vaccine. Additionally, HPV vaccination coverage shows variability across European Union member states, with lower completion rates observed in Southern and Eastern European countries due to differences in regional implementation strategies and parental hesitancy.

Danube Transport Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Waterway Rehabilitation and Maintenance

Danube Transport Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Waterway Rehabilitation and Maintenance

Ministers of Transport from nine Danube riparian countries, including Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine, have renewed their commitment to the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Danube River and its navigable tributaries. This commitment was formalized in adopted Ministerial Conclusions, emphasizing the critical role of the Danube in Europe's transport network and its resilience during crises. The ministers called for enhanced cooperation among waterway authorities, the navigation sector, and environmental stakeholders across the region. They highlighted the increasing need for reliable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable waterways, especially as hydrological conditions become more challenging due to extreme weather events like droughts and floods. The goal is to achieve Good Navigation Status on the Danube and its associated waterways within the TEN-T network by 2030, while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and supporting the ri...

FDA and USDA Investigate Joint E. coli Outbreak with Unknown Food Source

FDA and USDA Investigate Joint E. coli Outbreak with Unknown Food Source

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are jointly investigating an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also involved. The specific food source causing the illnesses remains unknown to the public. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has added this investigation to its outbreak table, referencing the FDA's investigation. Traceback efforts have been initiated by the FDA. While the number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths has not yet been reported, E. coli O157:H7 is a Shiga toxin-producing bacteria that can lead to severe illness, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. The FDA oversees approximately 80% of the U.S. food supply, including fresh and frozen vegetables, while the USDA regulates meat, poultry, and processed egg products. The agencies often collaborate on investigations involving multi-ingredient foods or imports where their...

Shares of fast-fashion's Shein plunge 14% to record low after profit slides

Shares of fast-fashion's Shein plunge 14% to record low after profit slides

HONG KONG, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Shares of fast-fashion retailer Shein tumbled as much as 14% on Tuesday after it reported a 67% fall in quarterly profit in its first post-IPO results, fuelling investor concerns over margin pressure and slowing growth.

Brazil briefed French, German officials on alleged US, Russian election interference

Brazil briefed French, German officials on alleged US, Russian election interference

By Gabriel Stargardter PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A French and German delegation travelled this month to Brasilia, where intelligence officials briefed them on alleged US and Russian interference before Brazil's election, according to sources and documents seen by Reuters.

NIAA Animal Agriculture Leadership Training Focuses on Graduate Fellowships for USDA Mission

NIAA Animal Agriculture Leadership Training Focuses on Graduate Fellowships for USDA Mission

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIAA) is conducting Animal Agriculture Leadership Training as part of the Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships program. This initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of highly skilled domestic agricultural students. The program's core objective is to equip these students with specialized knowledge and abilities that will enable them to significantly contribute to the mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The training specifically emphasizes critical areas within animal agriculture, including farm animal behavior and the characteristics of livestock trucks. By focusing on these practical and scientific aspects, the program seeks to enhance safety and health standards across the agricultural sector. The fellowships are designed to address national needs by ensuring a robust pipeline of expertise in vital agricultural fields, thereby supporting the long-term sustainability and efficiency of U.S....

EU Pork Price Recovery Slows Amid Disease Risks and Chinese Anti-Dumping Duties

EU Pork Price Recovery Slows Amid Disease Risks and Chinese Anti-Dumping Duties

EU Pork Price Recovery Slows Amid Disease Risks and Chinese Anti-Dumping Duties

Connecticut Farmers Gain Access to $52.9 Million Federal Disaster Relief Fund for Weather Losses

Connecticut Farmers Gain Access to $52.9 Million Federal Disaster Relief Fund for Weather Losses

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt, and members of the state's Congressional delegation have announced the opening of the application period for disaster relief funding for Connecticut farmers. A total of $52.9 million has been allocated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture to cover losses incurred by severe and unseasonable weather events in 2023 and 2024. These weather events included late frosts, freezes, historic flooding, hail storms, and drought, which caused significant crop losses, infrastructure damage, equipment losses, and increased production costs for farms across the state. The application portal for the Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant Program is now open, with the first round of applications closing on October 7, 2026. Payments are expected to begin in mid-October following review and approval.