Dairy, Diets, and Droughts

Big headlines this week from Washington D.C. to the plains! Braeden and Savannah are checking in on all things dairy, diets, and droughts.

In the headlines this week:

- The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is raising concerns about the FDA's new "Healthy" labeling rule, claiming it discriminates against natural dairy products. Learn more here: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/adc-says-new-healthy-labeling-rule-discriminates-against-dairy/

- As we gear up for the summer, meteorologists are raising concerns about the alarming combination of drought and soaring temperatures. Learn more here: https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/its-not-just-drought-meteorologists-are-concerned-about-summer-its-als

- A Memorandum was signed to enhance wildfire preparedness and response after an early and intense start to 2025. Learn more here: https://www.beefmagazine.com/policy/usda-and-doi-sign-joint-fire-memo-ahead-of-peak-fire-season

- The "Make America Healthy Again" report faces scrutiny from ag organizations for its lack of scientifically based information. Learn more here: https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/22960-ag-groups-say-maha-report-goes-too-far-on-pesticides?utm_source=Agri-Pulse+Daybreak&utm_campaign=caadd183df-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_05_23_02_22&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-caadd183df-48951597

- Dairy broke into the sports world this week with features at the Indianapolis 500 and on Fenway Park. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/lifestyle/while-palou-stayed-dry-indy-500-fans-brought-the-milk-mayhem/

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