Winter storm causes major disruption for poultry plants
A severe winter storm over the weekend continues to impact the meat and poultry industry. Several governors throughout the United States declared a state of emergency. Poultry processor Wayne-Sanderson Farms announced […]
Presumed positive HPAI case in Delaware broiler flock
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced that preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has returned presumptive positive for H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). State officials quarantined […]
Lawmakers race to prevent partial government shutdown
Lawmakers are battling the clock as they work to push through the remaining appropriations bills ahead of the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline. The Senate is expected to take up a […]
CDFA lifts statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle at fairs and shows
In a letter to industry stakeholders, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that it would be lifting its statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs […]
USDA Food Security Report Reveals 47.9 Million Americans Facing Hunger, FRAC Urges Congress to Act Now
The latest Household Food Security report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reveals that 47.9 million people lived in food-insecure households last year. These findings highlight […]
Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg released from Sonoma County jail
Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg was released from the Sonoma County jail Wednesday and will serve the rest of her felony sentence under house arrest, according to Berkeley-based Direct Action […]
This week: Congress returns to debate Venezuela, spending, health
Congress returns from its holiday recess this week, and President Donald Trump’s use of military force to extricate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is sure to take center stage in Washington. […]
AI Gets Seared Into Meat and Poultry Business
How are artificial intelligence and machine learning affecting the meat and poultry business? What opportunities and pitfalls does AI present to the animal protein industry? What companies have used it […]
Mindy Brashears confirmed by the Senate to head FSIS
On Dec. 18, Mindy Brashears was confirmed by the US Senate with a 53-42 vote to become the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Undersecretary for Food Safety under President Donald Trump, […]
CPF welcomes two new members
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