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Investments are being made under the second round of the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program.

The proposed change aims to prevent consumer confusion and help ensure consumers understand where their food comes from.

The new assay saves time by combining enrichment and detection during shipment.

Producers would likely face requirements to incorporate additional food safety measures to reduce contamination and ensure compliance.  

Under terms of a stipulation agreement, Chavira applied for registration, obtained a $10,000 bond and paid a penalty of $1,400.

While anyone can attend the events, they are targeted to producers, feeders and other stakeholders who want a better understanding of factors that contribute to the market value of cattle and how these factors can inform marketing and production decisions.

The investments support the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain, which dedicates resources to expand independent processing capacity.

The original deadline for comments was Feb.17, 2023.

These funds will provide direct climate mitigation benefits and will expand access to financial and technical assistance for producers to advance conservation on their farms, ranches or forest lands.

The delegate body meets annually to recommend the rate of assessment, determine the percentage of assessments that state associations will receive and nominate producers and importers to the National Pork Board.