Bird flu confirmed in California marine mammal species for first time
Researchers with the University of California, as well as the USDA, have recently confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in seven weaned northern elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State […]
Farm bill debate kicks off after week’s delay
Financial challenges within the ag and food sectors will be at the center of discussions during the House Ag’s markup of a farm bill from Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa. […]
Chicken Marketing Summit 2026 theme anticipates consumer changes as they prioritize protein
Government recommendations for consumption of various food types and even how these foods are processed have changed. A move toward clean labels and away from ultra-processed foods, along with increasing […]
Christy Puffenbarger to become first chairwoman of NTF
At the 2026 National Turkey Federation (NTF) Annual Convention, held Feb. 18-21 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the federation’s board of directors elected Christy Puffenbarger as its chairwoman. Puffenbarger, who currently […]
Brazil seeks to broaden chicken trade with India
A Brazilian trade delegation in India is seeking opportunities to sell more Brazilian chicken to the Asian country in return for opening up its home market to some Indian fruit […]
Senate Democrats unveil Trump tariffs refund legislation
Senate Democrats introduced legislation Monday requiring the Trump administration to refund up to $175 billion collected through tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled were invalid. The bill would require the commissioner […]
House Republicans expected to release Farm Bill text today
House Republicans are expected to release Farm Bill, with the goal of conducting a markup later this month. House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA) has said the committee will […]
With no agreement on DHS funding, Congress leaves town
Lawmakers left Washington on Thursday without a deal on an immigration enforcement overhaul, virtually guaranteeing a partial shutdown of the Homeland Security Department when current funding runs out this weekend. Unless […]
Every bird counts: The value of individual tracking in poultry
Poultry management often focuses on flock-level data – e.g., livability, egg production, water use, etc. – or individual bird data that is inferred from averages across the flock – e.g., […]
Former US ag leaders provide warning of ‘collapse of American agriculture’
Warning of a potential “widespread collapse of American agriculture,” due to the current economy and policies of the administration of US President Donald Trump, a group of former agricultural leaders […]