The Senate will now consider the “Trust the Science Act,” a bill that removes Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, who supported the bill, believes that common sense, science-backed approaches should be used for delisting instead of weaponizing the ESA against private landowners. The gray wolf population has recovered and removing protections will allow them to thrive in their natural habitat without hindrance.
The National Agricultural Aviation Association is showcasing equipment manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, and innovators at Ag on the Mall in Washington, D.C. The theme of the event is the Future of Food and Farming. The NAAA will display a Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter equipped with a liquid spray system for applying crop protection materials. This technology allows for more precise application of these materials and reduces environmental impact.
In response to outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle, the U.S. government is collecting samples of ground beef from retail stores in affected states to ensure the safety of the meat supply. While both the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization have stated that overall public health risk is low but higher for those exposed to infected animals, there is no reason to panic about consuming beef from affected areas as long as proper testing procedures are followed and contaminated products are removed from shelves immediately after testing positive for bird flu virus antibodies or DNA fragments that may indicate exposure to bird flu virus-infected animals or products derived from such animals.
