…concerns related to consolidation in the meat and poultry sectors. The poultry industry is being closely analyzed, with executives from Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. and Claxton Poultry Farms recently being indicted…
Plants You Can Grow to Feed Ducks
…triple in size in just a week to ten days. Millet is a small grain that you will often find in commercial poultry feeds. It’s often fed directly to pet…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
…virus had spread extensively in backyard poultry in the L.A. Basin and also infected commercial flocks. A total of 1.2 million chickens died or were euthanized during the outbreak, with…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…of U.S. facilities that are eligible to export meat and dairy products, approving more than 2,000 American beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and dairy facilities for exports. USDA’s Food Safety and…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…in meat and poultry processing plants. “By keeping meat and poultry producers operating, the President’s Executive Order will help avert hardship for agricultural producers and keep safe, affordable food on…
How to Grow an Aromatic, Tasty Perennial
…added to poultry and meat dishes. It’s also a beautiful display in garden beds, as plants typically reach 12-24 inches tall with small clusters of white to yellow flowers. Lemon…
Some Herbs You Can Grow in Water
…a sunny spot like a kitchen windowsill. Thyme is typically sage’s right-hand companion in poultry dishes. It’s also an herb that blooms beautiful, edible flowers. Your thyme cutting should start…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…AFBF proposes that USDA should begin purchasing dairy, beef, pork, and poultry products to be distributed in food and nutrition programs. Other suggestions include creating a voucher program through the…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…for more U.S. beef to be exported to China. Other trade progress includes expanded market access for U.S. poultry and pork products. In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19,…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…during the Coronavirus National Emergency, services to the American people continue. Those services include but are not limited to: Food Safety Inspections Service (FSIS): Meat, poultry, and processed egg inspection…
Chinese Market Slowing Opening for U.S. Ag Products
…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…