Cattle association warns producers about returning filing requirements Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifts nationwide preliminary injunction on enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect.Read More
Taylor Shellfish Canada issues oyster recall Recalled oysters are potentially contaminated with norovirus. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments FDA advises against consumption of certain oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada.Read More
Training program targets beef, pork growth in Indonesia Promotional program in Indonesia helps importer partners grow their businesses. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments Customers learn how to be more profitable with US beef and pork. Read More
US hog inventory up 1% USDA's NASS surveys 6,046 operators across the nation during the first half of December 2024. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments Iowa hog producers account for the largest inventory among the states.Read More
Category Report: Pork Flexibility and affordability buoy pork Through the first three quarters of 2024, pork exports were running 5% above 2023’s pace. Fred Wilkinson December 30, 2024 No Comments Pork posts gains as a cost-effective and versatile protein option.Read More
FSIS seeks nominations for Food Safety Advisory Committee Committee provides impartial scientific advice and recommendations to the USDA and other government agencies. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments USDA's FSIS solicits nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods.Read More
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute secures $8.5M in federal funding ASMI receives USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funds. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments Funding helps ASMI expand international marketing efforts.Read More
Fight for Food Safety What’s in store for Salmonella in 2025? Incoming Trump Administration will likely take more of a hands-off approach when it comes to expansive regulation. Shawn K. Stevens December 23, 2024 No Comments USDA’s new proposed Salmonella rule could survive the change in presidential leadership. Read More
Commentary: SMA RSVP to SMA's Meat, Education, Advocacy & Technology Forum Combination of excellent speakers and audience interaction will cover issues and updates affecting day-to-day production for meat and food industry businesses. Lacy Bates December 23, 2024 No Comments The M.E.A.T Forum will be Feb. 19-20, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.Read More
Inflationary hangover persisting for consumers Consumers in the low- to middle-income segment struggle to cover essentials. Fred Wilkinson December 23, 2024 No Comments Rising prices have moderated but are not declining, and consumers continue to pay higher prices for meat and poultry products.Read More