…long-standing concerns about unfair practices in the poultry industry. It aimed to provide stronger protections for producers, particularly those participating in the controversial poultry tournament system. The system, which determines…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…with state attorney generals, and the development of new rules for transparency and fairness in poultry tournaments. Additional measures focus on preventing discrimination, improving the seed report system, and creating…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
…over 130 million birds, affecting commercial, backyard, and wild birds in all 50 states. In a press release, USDA says the U.S. had built poultry vaccine stocks after the last…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…in direct contact with infected backyard poultry, though investigators have yet to determine the exact circumstances that led to the infection. In response, Louisiana’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…meat and poultry processing facilities, local food hubs, and organic processing operations. These efforts are also addressing longstanding issues of consolidation in agriculture. Moffitt highlighted how smaller operations often struggle…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…regional food business centers, meat and poultry processing facilities, and infrastructure developments aimed at supporting small to mid-sized farms. They also touch on the importance of ensuring food security as…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…combat H5N1, Sjostrom emphasized the need for the program to align its methods with achievable outcomes. “Everyone—from dairy farmers to the poultry industry—wants this disease eradicated,” he said. “But we…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…poultry product down one percent from last year, but dairy products up one percent over last year.” Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a…
Proposed Federal Dietary Guidelines Causing Angst for Cattle Producers
…nuts, seeds, and soy products second, seafood third, and meat and poultry and eggs last. NCBA will be submitting comments to the Federal Agriculture Department and to the Health and…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
…seasonal flu vaccines are being offered for free to livestock, dairy, and poultry workers in 12 states, including California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio,…
USDA Implements New Testing Guidelines for Raw Milk
…be shared with the USDA. This increased information-sharing also extends to data on domestic poultry flocks, helping to provide a more comprehensive picture of H5N1’s impact. While pasteurization remains a…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…more about USDA’s response to HPAI in dairy cattle, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestock. Source: USDA/APHIS Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 11-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we’re joined by Brian Winnekins with an update on the Pure Prairie Poultry saga and a look…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
…met with poultry, fruit, and vegetable producers and inspected damaged infrastructure. DepositPhotos image “As someone who represents farmers in California, I understand the challenges producers face after natural disasters,” said…