Silicone baby spoons sold at Aldi, Amazon recalled for potential choking hazard
Silicone baby spoons sold by Melii Baby have been recalled because they can break while being used, becoming a choking hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. More…
Number of people using GoFundMe for ‘essential expenses’ quadrupled this year, platform says
GoFundMe said more people are using its crowdfunding site to pay for “essential expenses” like housing and food based on their annual “Year in Help” report released earlier this week.…
Sen. Tuberville offers insight into the disappointment felt by the ag sector following the halt of CR
It has been a whirlwind week at the nation’s capital with lawmakers gathered together working to compromise on funding before a potential government shutdown this weekend. U.S. Senator, Tommy Tuberville…
Many toys with button batteries pose a serious hazard to children, Consumer Reports finds
Many toys that will be opened by little ones during the holidays will need batteries to operate. But those batteries pose a serious harm, Consumer Reports warns. A lot of…
Labor reforms are causing confusion among the ag industry
Labor is the largest cot for farmers. Reforms are making their way through the courts right now, but ag groups say it is causing confusion. “We now have three separate…
FDA finalizes the “Healthy Foods” definition
This week, the FDA released their final rule updating the definition of “Healthy Foods.” The new guidance puts an emphasis on fresh produce, while putting limits in other areas. The…
Indiana man sentenced to 130 years in prison for 2017 killings of teenage girls in Delphi
An Indiana man convicted in the 2017 killings of two teenage girls who vanished during a winter hike was sentenced to 130 years in prison Friday in the case that’s…
NCBA hopes the next Administration takes action on expiring tax credits
There is a lot happening in Washington D.C. right now. America’s cattlemen are looking ahead to next year and are hoping the Trump Administration takes action on expiring tax breaks.…
“Nothing But Uncertainty”: Sec. Vilsack responds after omnibus bill falls apart
The new Administration may be gearing up to take office, but the current team is still on the job, including Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. He has been watching this week’s…
Congress has rejected the alternate stopgap spending bill
Lawmakers took another try at passing a stopgap spending bill late last night, but it was widely rejected across both parties. A government shutdown is now just hours away, and…