Why the debt fight is going to get even worse next year
GOP leaders are staring down two bad options to solve President-elect Donald Trump’s debt-limit problem, after failing to execute his demand to lift the federal borrowing cap in the last […]
Stanislaus County California dairy, poultry farms struggle with bird flu. But production continues
The bird flu is spreading on hundreds of dairy farms this season in the Central Valley. More than 100 dairies are under quarantine in Stanislaus County because of cows infected […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom takes proactive action to strengthen robust state response to Bird Flu
Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.” This action comes as […]
North American 2022-24 HPAI flock infections exceed 1,000
The number of commercial poultry flocks in North America to be struck by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) during the 2022-24 outbreak now exceeds 1,000. According to information compiled by […]
FDA Announces Eggs Meet New “Healthy” Definition
A long-awaited moment has arrived for health enthusiasts and egg lovers nationwide! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that eggs meet the agency’s updated definition of “healthy.”1 […]
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 […]