California Dairies Report HPIA and USDA Trade Mission to Vietnam

**Three of California’s dairy farms report cattle infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

That makes the nation’s top milk-producing state the 14th in the nation to report bird flu in cattle.

More than 190 herds have been infected across the nation since March.

Federal data says the infections also include 13 dairy and poultry farm workers.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture says no human cases have been confirmed in the state.

**USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor is leading a large trade mission to Vietnam this week.

Taylor says Vietnam’s continued economic growth, ongoing reform, and young population have combined to create a dynamic and quickly evolving environment for many high-quality American ag products.

The U.S. holds a sizable market share in Vietnam with commodities like cotton, soybeans, and distillers’ grains, along with tree nuts, dairy, and fresh fruit.

**Ten start-up companies offering agricultural innovations are now vying for the top prize of $100,000 in the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.

The Farm Bureau, in partnership with Farm Credit, continues to elevate the importance of entrepreneurship in agriculture through the contest.

The competition provides an opportunity for individuals to showcase ideas and business innovations in agriculture.

This marks the 11th year of the Challenge.