USDA ensures food safety during COVID-19 outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ensuring the safety and timely delivery of the U.S. food supply while protecting the health of USDA employees during this COVID-19 National Emergency. […]
North Carolina reports low-pathogenic avian flu
As part of routine surveillance for H5/H7 avian influenza, H7 low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) was detected in a commercial turkey breeder and two turkey meat flocks in North Carolina, according […]
Remembering who is keeping us alive
I tried an experiment yesterday. I went to four large supermarkets in Fresno County, the nation’s largest and most diverse food-producing county, and looked at both checkouts and shelf space. […]
OSHA provides 2020 guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed this COVID-19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. It focuses on the need for employers to implement […]
Organic industry gets court win in animal welfare lawsuit
After 10 years of work, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule concerning Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP Rule). In a court ruling issued March […]
COVID-19: 5 things your farm should do now
As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) makes its way into the U.S., are you prepared for some of the more likely scenarios that could impact your operation? “Coronaviruses are not new and […]
FDA halts foreign food inspections in wake of coronavirus
After careful consideration in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration said it is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately. Inspections outside the U.S. […]
Technomic gives its take on coronavirus and the foodservice industry
Technomic has released a white paper giving its views on the coronavirus and how it may affect the foodservice industry. The report details the consumers’ uncertain concerns about the outbreak […]
China tariff exemptions boost U.S. poultry shipments
U.S. chicken products are entering China without retaliatory tariffs after Beijing made poultry eligible for exemptions to the extra duties, shippers and an industry group said on Thursday. The additional […]
Swift communication key to limiting the risk of poultry disease outbreaks
Excellent systems of communication between farm staff and veterinarians are critical when it comes to managing disease outbreaks and reducing their potential spread. Eric Heskett, DVM, PhD, at Case Farms […]