Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the AuthorRegulatory UpdatesProposition 12 ‘like a wrecking ball’ to small restaurantsLatino Restaurant Association leader tells House Agriculture Committee the law placed economic pressure on restaurants that were already operating on “razor-thin margins.”African Swine FeverEarly detection, advanced traceability vital if ASF hits USIowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director shares concerns about African swine fever with members of Congress.Regulatory UpdatesNew Canada ag minister seeks more alternatives to US feedKody Blois says he will work with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to alleviate potential burden of tariffs.Feed AdditivesCongressmen: Do we have to rely on China for feed additives?In agriculture subcommittee hearing, Republican Brad Finstad and Democrat Josh Riley say it’s time to examine how to bring this production to the United States.Feed AdditivesNPPC: Consider feed additives when negotiating China tradeCertain feed additives important to the pig industry can only be obtained from China, U.S. Senate committee is told.International TradeUS tariffs on Mexico, Canada delayed after talksU.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico over the weekend, but those are on hold after Trump spoke with each country's leader.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesWill Canadian dairies be prone to H5N1 infections soon?The country had three commercial poultry flocks recently affected, but for now, the dairy herds have been untouched by the virus.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseDon’t overlook the healthy cattle when H5N1 strikes someFinding out why animals aren’t getting sick can be just as important as knowing why others are, Texas veterinarian says.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesDairy cattle must be tested for H5N1 in Cache County, UtahState orders mandatory testing at dairies after the presence of the virus was confirmed in a commercial egg operation in the county.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseCalifornia reports suspected H5N1 cases in cattleSamples have been taken from herds at three dairy farms in the state.Business & MarketsMitloehner says don’t suck at communicating with city folksIf people in the agrifood industry want those who aren’t to get an accurate depiction of the industry, it is important to speak the same language.PEDvIs a PEDv-free pig industry possible?Swine health experts say porcine epidemic diarrhea virus can become a thing of the past, but it will take everyone’s effort.Page 1 of 10Next Page