Like other food and beverage sectors where consumer safety is of foremost concern, being able to trace a single food item end-to-end throughout the supply chain is essential.
Both the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry are reviewing introductory legislation that could potentially impact the meat and poultry industry.
On Jan. 7, 2023, member-elects of the 118th Congress were sworn into the Senate and House of Representatives. Following the 2022 midterm elections, the Democratic Party retains control of the Senate, and Republicans reclaimed control of the House.
Hedgewood Farms, a local farm based in Kansas, focuses on health for both the planet and their customers, according to Marla Biggs, one of the founders of this farm.