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 for the …
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among workers who …
Vilsack Explains H5N1Testing in Milk Samples
As cases of H5N1 grow in dairy herds around the nation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gives us a breakdown of how USDA testing of milk samples for potential H5N1 virus …
Update on Oregon Swine HPAI Case
The Agriculture Secretary Thursday provided more information on the case of a backyard swine in Oregon testing positive for a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored …
Two Developments on the Avian Influenza Front
Avian Influenza is in the news once again. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics …
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we have an update to a story we’ve been following out of the Midwest, as Pure Prairie …
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 …
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has now confirmed two human cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in dairy workers. The cases were detected in individuals who had direct …
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
California’s dairy industry is facing a growing threat from the spread of H5Nx, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain that has crossed over to mammalian species, including cattle. As …
Broiler Outlook Strong
The outlook for the nation’s broiler industry looks strong. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why …
Final Awards through Landmark Meat and Poultry Processing Investment
USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing capacity, spur competition to expand market opportunities for U.S. farmers …
Updated Guidelines for Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated guidelines to improve how companies support claims about how animals are raised and the environmental impact of meat and poultry products. …
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The investment includes tackling …
More than 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
Some problems with backyard poultry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. More than 400 cases of salmonella across the country have been linked to backyard poultry. The Centers …