…these benefits is parasite prevention. Donkeys are often raised with sheep as livestock guardian animals. Poultry, such as Chickens, Guineas, and Ducks are often raised with sheep. Horses, Llamas, and goats…
Comment Period for Regulating Animal Biotech Reopened by USDA
…be accepting comments through the Federal Register until May 7. The proposal would put USDA in charge of regulating livestock and poultry created through genetic engineering. The U.S. Food and…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…Booker said in a press release. “The Biden administration has taken an important first step in withdrawing the previous administration’s proposed rule to increase line speeds in poultry plants, but…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
…commitments.” The letter comes as Canadian officials conduct a review of the allocation and administration of TRQs for dairy, poultry, and egg products. Harden explained that even Canadian companies are…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…poultry processors would be supported with $100 million. The pandemic relief bill also includes support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). A 15 percent increase in the maximum SNAP…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…as cattle, poultry, swine, and sheep. The objection from Hahn creates uncertainty about how the process will move forward, as the FDA is a division of HHS. The change of…
AB 1788 Guidance for New SGAR Restrictions
…poultry or cattle barn or an on-farm grain or hay storage structure, is unaffected.” As always, each circumstance and location can vary widely. Arroyo said it’s best to contact your…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…billion. Grapes were the second most valuable crop at nearly $963 million and pistachios were fourth, valued at $660 million. Poultry, milk, garlic, and cattle came in fourth, fifth, sixth,…
USDA Encourages Safe Food Handling on Thanksgiving
…USDA encourages the use of a food thermometer even if the turkey has a pop-up temperature indicator. The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can provide food safety advice at 1-888-MPHotline…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
Industry groups are encouraging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the mandatory labeling of cell-based meat. The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the Alliance for Meat, Poultry,…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…“This legislation reflects the priorities of farmers and business owners from across the nation.” Meat and poultry processing experienced a substantial bottleneck this year, creating some concerns for both industry…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…the future. The key is to keep them alive.” Gary Martin of Pikalok Farming in Firebaugh was using poultry manure on the farm, until it became prohibitively expensive. He then…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
…working with OSHA to continue our work to protect the health and safety of the men and women who work in meat and poultry facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and…
FDA Expands Onion Recall as Officials Investigate California Suppliers
…of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Containing Recalled Onions.” The products that have been recalled include red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions that were shipped across the U.S. between…