AMS announces June 2023 dates for listening sessions on the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program Four listening sessions are set for June. Industry News June 5, 2023 No Comments Attendees may participate in person, with limited seating available, or virtually. Read More
USDA APHIS adds Gabon, Guinea and Moldova to list of regions affected with HPAI Additional information is available on the Federal Register. Industry News June 2, 2023 No Comments These actions follow APHIS' imposition of HPAI-related restrictions on the importation of avian commodities originating from or transiting Gabon, Guinea and Moldova.Read More
APHIS announces funding for tribal partners supporting Farm Bill animal disease preparedness and response activities APHIS awards $566,626 to support four new cooperative agreements with tribal partners through the NADPRP. Industry News June 1, 2023 No Comments Funding will help advance animal disease preparedness in this country by supporting 4 projects.Read More
NCC releases opinion column NCC president shows concern over USDA's stances on chicken. Industry News May 29, 2023 No Comments NCC hopes to keep chicken affordable.Read More
General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan hosting public meeting Meeting is set for for Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Industry News May 26, 2023 No Comments The committee of the NPIP represents cooperating state agencies and poultry industry members.Read More
2023 recalls: A first-quarter snapshot Shawn K. Stevens May 26, 2023 No Comments For more than 20 years, we have been closely tracking food product recalls and outbreaks. Read More
USDA and DHS cut ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Facility will allow scientists to study and diagnose critical animal diseases. Industry News May 25, 2023 No Comments NBAF will replace DHS’ Plum Island Animal Disease Center, which is a biosafety level-3 facility in New York that is more than 68 years old. Read More
USDA seeks nominees for Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board The deadline for nominations is July 10, 2023. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments Nominees will succeed 27 members with terms that expire in March 2024. Read More
USDA plans to purchase seafood for distribution to food nutrition assistance programs USDA plans to purchase salmon products and Pacific groundfish/seafood products. Industry News May 16, 2023 No Comments Potential materials may include Alaska sockeye (red) salmon canned products, Alaska sockeye (red) salmon fillet products, Pacific pink shrimp, whiting fillets and rockfish fillets.Read More
Sellers who sold livestock to Brian McClain of Benton, Ky., need to file Dealer Trust claims Unpaid livestock sellers may be protected under a provision of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. Industry News May 5, 2023 No Comments Claim amounts should be for the gross amount McClain agreed to pay for livestock. Read More