…the producer it does. When a survey shows how much chicken will be consumed this year, it gives the poultry industry an indication of what they need to produce. And,…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…information on the program can visit the AMS website:www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/awap. For questions, please contact Jeffrey Waite, Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture by email at…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…Relatively small annual declines are predicted for both animal/animal product (0.3 percent) and crop (0.8 percent) receipts. Forecast declines in receipts for milk and poultry/eggs are expected to more than…
USDA Rejects Poultry Line Speed Request
…NCC asking for young chicken plants to be exempt from the 140-birds-per-minute maximum line speed under the New Poultry Inspection System. USDA says the petition asked for no line speed…
USDA Launches MARS
…data and reports available through MARS followed by Cotton and Tobacco, scheduled for April 2018. Dates for Livestock, Poultry and Grain and Specialty Crops will be announced on the new…
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
…recommended because bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can splash and spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces, contaminating them. Be sure to wash your hands with warm water…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…worked closely over the years to oversee the nation’s food supply. The USDA oversees the safety of most meat, poultry, catfish and certain egg products while the FDA has authority…
American Meat Supply Largest on Record
…overall supplies and do not include nonfood uses of livestock meat products. Supplies also do not offer any clues as to how much meat and poultry will ultimately be consumed….
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…efficient regulation and the safety of meat, poultry and processed egg products, including improved coordination and clarity on execution of food safety responsibilities. Continue to focus USDA resources on products…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…and poultry — are available to consumers. “NPPC appreciates the leadership provided by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Affairs Greg Ibach and Acting Deputy Undersecretary of…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…meat, poultry, and egg products are safe and prevent the movement or sale in commerce of any meat or poultry products which are adulterated; Inspect before and after slaughter those…
Agri View: Withdrawing from NAFTA
…would decline by as much as 5 percent. This alone would cost over 15,000 jobs. Jobs that sustain American families. Corn, beef, and poultry production would all decline. The question…
Latest WASDE Report from USDA
…production. The ending stocks total for 2017/18 remains at 1.008 million MT, an amount to meet sugar supply requirements of domestic consumption before the next season harvest. LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, DAIRY:…
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
Last year ended on a good note, with the outlook generally positive for livestock and poultry in 2018. That forecast came from James Robb, director and senior agricultural economist with…