U.S., China talk; farmers press for help
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to hold talks in the French capital through Monday ahead of President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing starting March 31. Soybean exports […]
Meat sales rose in 2025 despite strong inflation
Shoppers bought more meat last year despite strong price increases across much of the category, according to data released last week by the Meat Institute and FMI — The Food […]
NCC Submits Suggested Strategies to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry Products
Following the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) recent public meeting on “Exploring Practical Strategies to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry Products,” NCC this week submitted comments to the agency outlining suggested strategies to reduce Salmonella in […]
Oil surges amid Iran conflict — how high will gas prices go?
The conflict in Iran is causing a massive disruption in the global oil supply and sending energy prices skyrocketing. It’s unclear how long the disruption will last — and therefore […]
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 […]