…Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). MPPEP is funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which was first launched in 2022. “Through investments like these, USDA is working to give farmers…
Updated Guidelines for Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
…poultry products. These claims include labels like “Raised Without Antibiotics”, “Grass Fed”, and “Climate Friendly”. The new guidelines encourage companies to use third-party certifications to ensure these claims are accurate…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…outbreaks that threaten livestock industries. An additional $4.8 million will support 10 projects focused on improving animal welfare such as breeding heat-tolerant poultry to adapt to climate change and improving…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
…cotton, soybeans, dairy, poultry, and fresh fruit are in high demand. “Our collaboration has secured market access for a variety of American products, including most recently stone fruit and grapefruit,”…
More than 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
…Control and Prevention Backyard poultry like chickens and ducks can carry Salmonella germs even if they look healthy and clean. You can get sick from touching your backyard poultry or…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…in cattle. More than 190 herds have been infected across the nation since March. Federal data says the infections also include 13 dairy and poultry farm workers. The California Department…
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
…Image by ColleenMichaels/DepositPhotos The USDA announced the availability of updated guidelines that make recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels….
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
…expenditures in the United States are estimated at $481.9 billion for 2023. That marks a 6.5 percent increase from 2022. Feed, livestock, poultry, and related expenses, farm services, and labor…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…by 12 percent over 2022. Seed crops along with livestock and poultry also saw increases in value. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Further Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Capacities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making further investments to strengthen the food supply chain, increase meat and poultry processing capacities, and create better markets for producers. These investments,…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-19-24
…further investments are being made in U.S. meat and poultry processing capacities. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…year, the EPA published a proposed rule that significantly changes the effluent limitation guidelines for meat and poultry processing. While Biden’s USDA spends millions to supposedly expand meat and poultry…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…Do not marinate on the counter. Keep the raw meat and poultry separated. Use different cutting boards and utensils for raw meats and poultry. Do the same thing when the…
Cookout Food Safety Tips
Some food safety tips for your Independence Day cookout. That’s coming up on this line of Ours. Using a digital thermometer when you barbecue beaf steak, spare ribs, poultry, and…