The grant is for the project “Measuring the Climate Benefits and Emissions of Prescribed Sheep Grazing and Promoting the Consumption of Climate-Smart Lamb.”

NASDA will use this funding to conduct market research in emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Africa and organize outbound trade missions for state department of agriculture leaders to learn about the markets and engage in discussions with relevant parties in each country.

When it comes to finding beef value at retail, consumers apparently are getting the message. More than half of shoppers (52%) identify the USDA Prime-grade on beef packaging as the leading indicator for value.

The official publication of the final rule is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

The 14th farm is a backyard flock in Knox County.

All HPAI cases in commercial and backyard flocks will be listed on the APHIS website.

A recall was not requested because there is no product currently available for sale to consumers, but the ground beef product may remain in consumers’ homes and could cause illness if eaten.

The updates to these voluntary consensus specifications were recommended by a committee of meat industry experts and stakeholders.

This brings the total number of cases of HPAI in Nebraska this year to 13.

Consumers who have purchased these products should be throw the products away or return them to the place of purchase.