…etc. You can also avoid cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards — one for raw meat and poultry, and another for fruits and vegetables. Never thaw your turkey in hot…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the grant funding will support producer income and strengthen the food…
Thanksgiving Turkeys May Be Smaller This Year
…Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash The avian influenza outbreak has had an impact on poultry supplies, but USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says there will be enough turkeys for Thanksgiving. “In terms…
New Report Shows Decade of Trends in School Meals
…on fruits and vegetables increased, the percentage spent on meat, poultry, and cheese dropped from nearly 74 percent in 2012 to 61 percent in 2017. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This…
August Consumer Price Index Increases
…over the month. The meats, poultry, fish, and eggs index, the fruits and vegetables index, and the nonalcoholic beverages index all increased 0.5 percent in August. The index for dairy…
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
…southeast Asia helped to lower prices. Import demand for sunflower oil is subdued. Dairy stocks remained adequate. Major poultry importers reduced purchases, and domestic bovine meat demand in key exporters…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…MPIRG award is for 111 grant projects aimed at helping strengthen and develop new market opportunities. “The Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grants will help meat and poultry processors make…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…For 2022, the export estimate of a record $196.0 billion represents an increase of $5.0 billion from May’s projection, mainly due to increases in livestock, poultry, and dairy exports. USDA…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…and Poultry Standards (OLPS) proposed rule. USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) will be hosting a public webinar listening session on August 19 to hear comments on the proposal. Multiple agriculture…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
…202-690-1202. About the proposed rule: The Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments rule proposes to require that live poultry dealers, including integrators, disclose key information to poultry growers regarding…
USDA Says Rising Food Prices Could Ease in 2023
…11 percent. The biggest increase was in the fats and oils category, now forecast to rise 16.5-17.5 percent this year compared to 2021. Poultry, dairy, and cereals-bakery goods are other…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…poultry processing sector. “These investments provide critical support to our higher education partners to increase rural prosperity and economic sustainability of food systems in underserved agricultural communities,” Under Secretary for…
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
…still has in place. “Anti-microbial washes in our poultry, there was no specific discussion on that, neither was there on food additives and feed. And, I’m really happy on that,…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Increase in June
…implement mitigation efforts. “Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a serious concern for our nation’s poultry industry, and we need to continue our nationwide response to minimize the impact,” USDA Under…