Senators urge prioritization of HPAI poultry vaccine from USDA
A group of senators recently sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins asking the agency to prioritize an avian flu vaccine strategy for poultry that takes a science-based approach. Since 2022, 184.03 […]
Senators brace for another possible shutdown in January
Senators in both parties are bracing for another government shutdown next year after Republicans blocked a proposal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies, the issue that triggered the 43-day closure […]
Poultry poised to shine as animal protein production growth slows in 2026
Entering 2026, the global animal protein industry is set to experience a slowdown in production growth, according to a new report from RaboResearch. The decline is driven by cyclical factors, […]
USDA launches next phase of salmonella effort
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety & Inspection Service announced in its latest constituent update it will host a hybrid public meeting to gather input on practical strategies for […]
Perdue Farms provides comments after sentencing of animal activist
A Sonoma County, Calif., district judge recently sentenced an animal activist to 90 days in jail after a jury convicted her on all charges related to a 2023 break-in at […]
DxE’s Rosenberg gets 30 days in jail in chicken theft case
She was also sentenced to 60 days in a jail alternative, 2 years’ probation and more than $100,000 in restitution. Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg was sentenced to 30 days in jail […]
Workplace safety transformation in the poultry, egg industry
As we progress in 2025, workplace safety in the poultry and egg industry is transforming at an unprecedented pace. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), a growing emphasis on mental health, sustainability and […]
Nevada joins USDA state meat inspection program
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today announced that Nevada has met the U.S. Department of Agricultures rigorous “at least equal to” food safety standard and will be joining the state Meat […]
Is US poultry ready for the latest global food trends?
U.S. consumers have demanded ever-more poultry meat over recent decades, and the industry has responded well. Poultry overtook beef as the most available meat for consumption in 2010, having done the same […]
Republican lawmakers grow alarmed over signs of 2026 election wipeout
GOP lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned over signs the 2026 midterm elections could be a wipeout for Republicans that could cost them control of the House and shave down their Senate majority by […]