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. Industry News November 4, 2022 No Comments This assessment decrease was recommended by the National Pork Producers delegate body.Read More
NCC delivers comments on FSIS proposed Salmonella framework NCC supports changes in food safety regulations that are based on science, data, and will positively impact public health. Industry News November 4, 2022 No Comments NCC supports changes in food safety regulations that are based on sound science, robust data, and are demonstrated to positively impact public health.Read More
USDA announces funding opportunity supporting research on SARS-CoV-2 in animals USDA APHIS makes $30 million in American Rescue Plan ACT funding available to address this issue. Industry News November 3, 2022 No Comments $30 million funding opportunity is part of APHIS’ multipronged approach under its American Rescue Plan Strategic Framework.Read More
Greater Omaha Packing Co. receives $20 million USDA grant Great Omaha receives Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) grant. Industry News November 2, 2022 No Comments Greater Omaha is one of only two Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) grant recipients in Nebraska.Read More
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. Industry News November 2, 2022 No Comments 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.Read More
FSIS to suspend nitrofuran residue sampling and testing in raw poultry products Detection of SEM as a marker residue does not always indicate nitrofuran misuse. Industry News November 1, 2022 No Comments Data determines that young chicken carcass sampling and raw poultry testing for nitrofuran residues is unnecessary.Read More
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. Industry News November 1, 2022 No Comments A recent study's finding about Moxarella bovis can help protect U.S. cattle against pinkeye.Read More
USDA opens registration for the 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration is now open for the 99th annual AOF. Industry News November 1, 2022 No Comments Registration is now open for the USDA’s largest and premier annual event.Read More
FSIS extends public meeting and comment period on proposed Salmonella framework FSIS is accommodating the large number of attendees who requested time to provide oral comment on the proposed regulatory framework. Industry News October 31, 2022 No Comments FSIS announces a virtual public meeting to discuss a proposed regulatory framework to control Salmonella in poultry products.Read More
New dashboard shows broad view of avian influenza sampling results in wild birds Publicly available dashboard displays the results from nation-wide AIV monitoring in wild bird populations. Industry News October 31, 2022 No Comments Publicly available dashboard displays the results from nation-wide avian influenza virus (AIV) monitoring in wild bird populations.Read More