EPA, USDA encourage use of market-based and other collaborative approaches to address excess nutrients
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a letter to state and tribal co-regulators that encourages increased engagement and a reinvigoration of state, […]
USDA rule finalizes reorganization of GIPSA, FSA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized a rule Nov. 29 that finalizes proposed changes to the department, including a reorganization of the Farm Production & Conservation (FPAC) mission area as well […]
NCC launches new website designed exclusively for foodservice professionals with information on how broiler chickens are raised and produced in the US
Recognizing consumers’ desire for more information when they’re dining out, the National Chicken Council (NCC) recently launched a new website designed exclusively for foodservice and culinary professionals to learn more […]
Foster Farms donates $25,000 in poultry products for Camp Fire relief
Poultry producer Foster Farms is donating $25,000 in cooked chicken products to assist families affected by the recent Northern California Camp Fire. The donation will be distributed directly to families […]
US, Canada, Mexico sign USMCA
The leaders of the United States, Canada and Mexico on Nov. 30 signed a new trade agreement, a development that President Donald Trump called “a truly groundbreaking achievement.” The USMCA […]
China agrees to buy more US ag products as trade negotiations heat up
The White House announced Saturday night that China has agreed to “start purchasing agricultural products from our farmers immediately” after a dinner meeting between President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi […]
Foodborne pathogen control the focus of new, hands-on food safety program at 2019 IPPE
The 2019 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will offer a new education program titled, Salmonella and Campylobacter Control in Poultry Production and Processing – Meeting Food Safety Goals. The […]
Low pathogenic avian influenza incident surveillance completed in Stanislaus and Merced Counties, California; routine avian influenza surveillance continues statewide
Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) has been eliminated in the five flocks that tested positive in September and October. There have not been any other cases found. Surveillance zones associated […]
Our nation needs to accelerate artificial intelligence for farm tech
Melissa Brandao, a former Apple engineer, wanted to find ways to give back to her rural agricultural community in southern Oregon. Rather than traditional farming, though, she began designing robots […]
Ag trade remains key for US negotiators ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
It’s been months since high-level U.S. negotiators sat across the table from their Chinese counterparts to work out a deal to end trade hostilities. Agriculture trade issues were key back then, […]