ICE Arrests Hundreds in Mississippi Raids Targeting Immigrant Workers
Federal agents raided several companies across Mississippi on Wednesday, rounding up hundreds of immigrant workers in what federal officials said might be the largest worksite enforcement action ever in a […]
Hundreds of USDA employees to be removed from their jobs in September
The Agriculture Department is preparing to issue hundreds of termination letters to employees who have not agreed to move from the District of Columbia to Kansas City. The notices, arriving […]
USPOULTRY announces the release of a first-ever report of antimicrobial use across U.S. broiler chickens and turkeys
Dramatic antimicrobial usage changes and improved antimicrobial stewardship U.S. Poultry & Egg Association announces the release of the U.S. poultry industry’s first-ever report quantifying antimicrobial use on broiler chicken and […]
Mexico: Continued demand drives higher poultry production and imports
High demand for poultry meat and eggs continue to drive continued growth in Mexican domestic poultry production. Imports from the United States supply the majority of Mexico’s additional needs for […]
U.S. farmers increase corn acreage
Despite an unusually wet spring followed by an unusually cool June, U.S. corn farmers planted even more than they did last year. U.S. farmers have planted 91.7 million acres of […]
Report: Agribusiness puts heavy focus on sustainability
Sustainability is transcending traditionally scrutinized industries to become a central issue in agribusiness, according to a new report from Fitch Solutions Macro Research. Consumer facing industries are rapidly adapting to […]
U.S. truck driver shortage Is on course to double in a decade
The U.S. trucker shortage is expected to more than double over the next decade as the industry struggles to replace aging drivers and recruit more women. The driver deficit swelled […]
The F Word: Flexitarian is not a curse to the meat industry
Contrary to popular opinion, plant-based alternatives will not be the demise of traditional meat-thanks in part to the rising concept of “flexitarian.” Not familiar with the term? It’s the latest […]
DOT seeks input on revisions for farmers, commercial drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced July 22 that it is seeking public comment on revising agricultural commodity or livestock definitions in Hours-of-Service (HOS) […]
Why African swine fever might create a boom in poultry production
People in the industry are concerned, rightly or wrongly, that some farmers – and even countries – are under-reporting the extent of the disease so they can keep trading despite […]