Avian flu detected in Hawaiian wastewater
Avian influenza genetic material has been detected in a wastewater sample from Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, according to the state Department of Health (DOH). Genomic sequencing identified H5N1 genotype D1.1 in […]
Trump administration brings California ballot fight to Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Monday brought its demand that California separate 20,000 mail ballots it says belong to likely noncitizens to the Supreme Court, thrusting the justices back into the center […]
Poultry industry contributes nearly $800B to U.S. economy
The U.S. poultry industry’s contributions to the national economy continue to grow, supporting nearly 307,000 additional jobs and generating $135.9 billion more in economic activity compared to 2024, according to […]
USDA, NASA partner to improve agricultural data
The US Department of Agriculture and NASA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to integrate the space agency’s Earth observation, geospatial analytics and statistical methodologies in support of agricultural […]
USDA Announces $5B Loan Program for Ranchers, Small Processors
The USDA has announced a new policy aimed at diversifying the U.S. meat processing industry. Part of the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) initiative, the Guaranteed Loan Program will […]
Trump’s immigration crackdown disrupts U.S. food supply, agriculture leaders say
Recent ICE raids have rocked rural America, delaying meat shipments in Kansas, threatening poultry production in Pennsylvania and affecting farmworkers in California, industry leaders say. More than 40 farmers and […]
House Republicans are bracing for catastrophe in once safe red seats
In late September, top Republicans across House GOP leadership, leading political operations and individual campaigns received a trove of internal polling. It sparked a new level of panic. The polling […]
Backlash grows against Russia diesel deal as Trump claims Ukraine energy ceasefire
President Trump’s deal with Russia to permit the country’s diesel into the U.S. and global marketplace saw growing backlash Sunday, before the president announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and […]
On-farm versus conventional hatchery offers mixed performance results
At the 2025 Poultry Science Association annual meeting, Carria Xie, PhD student, University of Sydney, posed a question to the audience: “The biggest goal in the broiler industry is to […]
Canada’s per capita chicken consumption hits record highs
Canada’s per capita chicken consumption is projected to reach 39.5 kilograms in 2026 and 39.8 kilograms in 2027, the highest levels on record, according to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service […]