…met with poultry, fruit, and vegetable producers and inspected damaged infrastructure. DepositPhotos image “As someone who represents farmers in California, I understand the challenges producers face after natural disasters,” said…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
DepositPhotos image The Meat Institute has urged the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to adopt a robust trade policy for 2025 to support the meat and poultry industry. In comments submitted…
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
…confirmed U.S. cases. Most of those infected worked closely with infected cows or poultry, highlighting the potential occupational risks. The CDC warns that every additional infection—whether in animals or humans—could…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today’s guest is Brian Winnekins, the reporter who has led the charge on the Pure Prairie Poultry story. He gives…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…the challenges of understanding the virus. “We still don’t fully understand how it spreads within cattle, unlike in poultry operations,” she noted. Ross expressed excitement about the technology being showcased…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-16-24
…Poultry, a poultry company operating in Iowa, Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin, has abruptly abandoned its contracts with local farmers. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
…“All of us have to just think back to the BSE case and other situations. Look at our friends in the poultry business. If we don’t think an animal disease…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we turn to the Midwest. Midwest poultry farmers are facing a devastating crisis after Pure Prairie Poultry…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
A growing crisis is emerging in the Midwest as Pure Prairie Poultry, a poultry company operating in Iowa, Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin, has abruptly abandoned its contracts with local farmers….
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…the situation and has advised those who work with poultry or dairy cows to follow recommended safety practices to minimize exposure. These measures include wearing protective gear and avoiding contact…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-03-24
…the role of volunteers and organizations in providing aid. Significant agricultural losses, particularly in poultry and cotton, are a major focus, with efforts to secure disaster relief underway. We also…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…and Virginia reported extensive crop losses, particularly in corn, soybean, and cotton fields, as heavy winds and torrential rains battered the area. Several poultry operations faced significant losses as well….
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…promoting fairness in the poultry industry, including a case against Wayne-Sanderson Farms, which resulted in a consent decree designed to enhance equitable practices for growers. Looking forward, Kanter indicated that…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…to poultry operations. While the virus behaves differently in cattle, acting more like a low-pathogenic strain in contrast to its deadly effects on poultry, biosecurity remains paramount. Russo emphasized that…