Republicans face critical week on Trump megabill
President Trump and Senate Republicans are facing a crucial week in their push to enact the mammoth bill containing their domestic agenda. GOP leaders are hoping to unveil text this […]
ICE ordered to halt raids on meatpacking
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is halting raids targeting illegal workers in several industries including meatpacking, according to an internal document revealed over the weekend. “Effective today, please hold […]
Researchers develop new test for HPAI in poultry
A new test to confirm the virus that causes highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has the potential to detect the often-fatal virus that has affected 131 million domestic U.S. birds […]
House considers Trump cuts as Senate Republicans work on reconciliation bill
As Senate committees continue to release their proposals for the House-passed reconciliation package this week, the House plans to vote on President Donald Trump’s proposals to rescind foreign aid and […]
FSIS district office closes due to lack of employees; duties shifted
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has closed its Jackson, Mississippi, district office due to a staffing shortage, FSIS Administrator Denise Eblen said. Several employees opted for early […]
Technology and biosecurity take center stage at Poultry Processor Workshop
Poultry industry leaders recently convened in Nashville, Tenn., for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s 2025 Poultry Processor Workshop, where the spotlight was on leadership, technology, biosecurity and operational excellence. […]
California Poultry Federation Summer Meeting and Golf Tournament
The Summer Meeting is one of CPF’s most popular meetings. As in past years, a golf tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 9 at the Cypress Ridge […]
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ heads for showdown with Senate parliamentarian
House-passed legislation to enact President Trump’s agenda is headed for a showdown with the Senate parliamentarian as Democrats plan to challenge key elements of it, including a proposal to make Trump’s […]
China bans all Brazilian poultry over bird flu outbreak
China has issued a ban on all imports of poultry and related products from Brazil over an avian influenza outbreak, two weeks after suspending import applications from the country’s poultry […]
USDA budget would trim overall FSIS spending
The detailed budget proposal newly issued by the Trump administration would trim federal food safety inspection spending by 2.1% while boosting support for state inspection by 23.8% within the Food […]