…poultry and poultry products. The list of products that can be exported to China as feed additives has also been updated, along with the list of U.S. seafood species that…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
Changes have been proposed for the process of buying and selling livestock and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing some changes to enhance…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…that protect human, animal, and plant health while improving the flow of trade. Key Provision: Poultry and Eggs U.S. poultry producers will have expanded access to Canada for chicken, turkey,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-16-20
…this month’s deadline for GSA SMGA plans and the finalization of the meat and poultry labeling guidelines. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…agriculture and seafood products are addressed, including for meat, poultry, seafood, rice, dairy, infant formula, horticultural products, animal feed and feed additives, pet food, and products of agriculture biotechnology. Intellectual…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…and poultry products while preserving the zero-tariff platform on all other ag products. In particular, the agreement gives U.S. dairy products access to an additional 3.6% of Canada’s dairy market…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…market for America’s poultry farmers, and we estimate they will now be able to export more than $1 billion worth of poultry and poultry products each year to China,” said…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…products as a “Product of USA.” Some of the supporters of the Farm System Reform Act thus far include the Contract Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias, Family Dairy Farms…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…health—known as sanitary and phytosanitary measures—while improving the flow of trade. It also contains specific provisions to benefit exports of processed fruits, milk and dairy products, beef, wine, poultry and…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…exports to Canada of dairy, poultry, and eggs, and in exchange the United States will provide new access to Canada for some dairy, peanut, and a limited amount of sugar…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…mission of FSIS is to ensure all meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, not adulterated, and properly marked, labeled, and packaged. While FSIS has policy regarding origin labels, ultimately…
Farmers Receive an Average of 12 Cents of Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar
…at an average of nearly $1.50 a pound. NFU President Roger Johnson pointed out that the turkey figure is particularly striking, when considering that poultry integrators received a little more than $0.62…
Fire Prevention Tips for Your Chicken Coop
Whether you are a poultry/egg farmer, or just have a small backyard chicken coop, fire can be a devastating thing. Cathy Isom continues her tips on fire prevention by giving…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…vegetables, some processed foods, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and milk for distribution by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to food banks, schools, and other outlets serving low-income individuals. Finally,…