Senate passes stopgap funding bill day before shutdown deadline
The Senate on Thursday passed a two-step stopgap to keep the government funded into March, as lawmakers try to quickly tie up their funding work ahead of a looming shutdown deadline […]
Philippines bans poultry imports from California, Ohio
The Philippines’ farm ministry said on Wednesday it has banned poultry imports from California and Ohio in the United States because of several outbreaks there of highly pathogenic avian influenza, […]
Cultivated chicken makes MIT’s ‘worst technology’ list
Cultivated chicken may have gained U.S. regulatory approval in 2023, but it failed to conquer its biggest challenges when it came to price parity and scale, according to annual list […]
NCC’s sustainability report notes progress, identifies growth opportunities for broiler market
The National Chicken Council (NCC) released its inaugural sustainability report, which provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. broilers and the industry’s collective progress in its environmental, flock welfare and social-impact […]
Moderate U.S. poultry, egg production impact from avian flu likely
A moderate impact to production in 2024 is likely in poultry and egg production as almost 20 million commercial poultry were depopulated from November to December, according to Brian Earnest, […]
Tips for prepping layer pullets for cage-free production
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service estimates that two-thirds of laying hens in the US will need to be in cage-free production by 2026 to meet the projected demand, but the practice […]
Short-term stopgap bill appears likely as funding talks drag
Lawmakers in both parties Tuesday acknowledged the necessity of a short-term stopgap spending bill to allow appropriators time to work through final fiscal 2024 funding measures following this weekend’s topline […]
Meat Packers Set for Legal Fight Over Water Pollution Standards
Proposed EPA standards to control slaughterhouse effluent aim to cut pollution in the Chesapeake Bay and other waterways, but meat and poultry producers will argue during public hearings this month […]
California Faces Egg Shortages Amidst Severe Bird Flu Outbreak
California is grappling with a severe bird flu outbreak in 2024, leading to significant egg shortages for the second consecutive year and causing price instability in stores. The California Poultry […]
Congressional leaders announce topline deal on appropriations
House and Senate negotiators reached an accord to unlock final fiscal 2024 appropriations bills after nailing down the final defense and non-defense spending limits, party leaders announced Sunday. The deal will allow […]