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USDA decreases Pork Checkoff assessment rate

The USDA decreases the current Pork Checkoff assessment rate of 0.40 percent of the market value of all pigs sold in the U.S. to 0.35 percent.

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November 4, 2022

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This assessment decrease was recommended by the National Pork Producers delegate body.

Greater Omaha Packing Co. receives USDA grant

Greater Omaha Packing Co. receives $20 million USDA grant

Great Omaha receives Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) grant.

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November 2, 2022

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Greater Omaha is one of only two Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) grant recipients in Nebraska.

Biden-Harris Administration's investments will increase competition and expand meat and poultry processing capacity

The historic investments include more than $223 million in grants and loans.

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November 2, 2022

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More than $223 million in grants and loans will increase competition and economic opportunities for meat and poultry processors and producers around the country, and help lower costs for working families.

Recent study findings can help to protect U.S. cattle against pinkeye

Scientists reveal there are two variants of Moraxella bovis, a bacterium known to cause pinkeye in cattle.

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November 1, 2022

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A recent study's finding about Moxarella bovis can help protect U.S. cattle against pinkeye.

U.S. corn and soybean production down from September

NASS issues crop production report.

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October 17, 2022

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NASS issues report on corn and soybean production as well as forecast on U.S. cotton production.

USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial chickens in Arkansas

USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza is present in Madison County, Arkansas.

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October 10, 2022

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Avian influenza found in a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Madison County, Arkansas.

USDA confirms presence of avian influenza in New Mexico

USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza is present in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

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October 7, 2022

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Avian influenza found in a non-commercial backyard flock in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

USDA to host African Swine Fever Action Week

APHIS encourages swine industry workers to attend the Oct. 10-14 events.

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October 6, 2022

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USDA hosts second African Swine Fever Action Week to inform swine industry about ASF.

USDA issues default decision in Packers and Stockyards Act case

Nichols Cattle Co. LLC, NMC, D. Nichols and J. Nichols failed to pay full purchase prices for 2,159 head of livestock.

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October 6, 2022

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USDA issues default decision and order to Nichols Cattle Co. LLC and affiliates for violating Packers and Stockyards Act.

USDA asks for public comments on proposal to amend veterinary services' user fee regulations

All comments must be received by December 2.

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October 6, 2022

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The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is inviting public comments on a proposal to introduce a notice-based process for revising user fees for certain veterinary services.