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Although it is taking no position on the new regulation, the National Pork Producers Council recently submitted comments on USDA’s proposed “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” rule, which is related to enforcement and interpretation of the Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA). The PSA also deals with livestock transactions.

Starting Aug. 29, 2022, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will transition its poultry market reports to the My Market News platform and implement a new report format.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for poultry and meat products containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated corn starch that has been recalled due to an undeclared allergen, specifically milk.

The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recently recognized six poultry facilities with an Innovation in Safety & Health Award.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service is extending the comment period for its proposed rule titled Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments for an additional 15 days, through August 23. 

The association continues to find new ways to serve its members. 

Foodborne pathogens continue to pose a significant threat to American consumers. 

This rule proposes to require that live poultry dealers disclose key information to poultry growers regarding the financial returns the grower can expect from their business relationship with the dealer and information about inputs they receive.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to purchase poultry products for the National School Lunch Program and other federal nutrition assistance programs.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry seized more than 120 pounds of prohibited fresh pork and poultry meat.