Lawmakers struggle to reach deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional negotiators are struggling to reach a deal to keep the government’s lights on past Dec. 20. Text of a continuing resolution (CR) for a government funding package was expected […]
USDA-FSIS Expresses Interest to Manufacturers About Salmonella Vaccines for Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have published a notice to inform veterinary biologics manufacturers of FSIS’ interest […]
Trump trade war to hurt farmers as China turns to Brazil
Donald Trump’s first trade war hurt American soybean farmers to the tune of $11 billion. A sequel is set to be even worse. The humble bean was the poster child of Trump’s […]
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
The U.S. government on Friday ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Raw or unpasteurized milk […]
Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection
A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus currently circulating in U.S. dairy cows could allow for easier […]
Salmonella control in poultry takes center stage
There is intense pressure to develop better preharvest approaches to food safety in the poultry industry right now, especially when it comes to Salmonella. Detection and surveillance are crucial to reducing incidence […]
With Ag secretary pick, Trump brushes back RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent weeks lobbying Donald Trump to nominate an Agriculture secretary who would be his ally in a war with the sugar, soybean, corn and other farm […]
Bird flu found in raw milk sold at California grocery store
A California raw milk farm has issued a recall after state health officials detected bird flu in retail samples. The California Department of Public Health has instructed consumers to avoid […]
WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals
A World Health Organization official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for evidence of infection with H5N1 bird flu in order to curb its spread. The official also […]
Biden pardons ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’ in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who escaped a fowl fate of ending up on someone’s Thanksgiving table this year when they were pardoned Monday by […]