U.S. Livestock Breeders Hit Hard by China Tariffs
The U.S. high-end livestock breeding industry has suffered significant financial setbacks following China’s retaliatory tariffs implemented in April 2025. These tariffs, a response to U.S. trade actions, have led to the abrupt cancellation of lucrative export deals, particularly with China, a major importer of American animal genetics since its 2018 African swine fever crisis. Dr. […]
India’s Dairy Sector Faces U.S. Heat Over Non-Tariff Barriers
The U.S. National Trade Estimate Report has raised concerns over India’s non-tariff barriers (NTBs) affecting agricultural imports, particularly in the dairy sector. These NTBs include stringent sanitary and phytosanitary standards, labeling requirements, and certification processes that the U.S. argues hinder market access for its dairy products. India defends these measures as essential for safeguarding public […]
First Lab-Grown Whole Cow’s Milk To Debut In The U.S.
Dairy farming is under increasing pressure for its environmental impact, consuming vast resources and emitting methane— a greenhouse gas far more potent than CO₂. As the food industry searches for lower-carbon alternatives, Boston-based startup Brown Foods is preparing to showcase UnReal Milk, the world’s first lab-grown whole cow’s milk— produced without a single cow. According to […]