FSIS extends comment period for proposed poultry pathogen standards
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said today that it is extending the public comment period for proposed performance standards for salmonella and campylobacter in not-ready-to-eat comminuted chicken and […]
Avian influenza confirmed in Arkansas turkey flock
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Boone County, Arkansas. The flock […]
USDA confirms H5N2 avian influenza in commercial turkey flock in Minnesota
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in […]
NCC statement on McDonald’s USA new antibiotic policy
McDonald’s USA today announced new menu sourcing initiatives including only sourcing chicken raised without antibiotics that are important to human medicine. The National Chicken Council released the following statement, attributable […]
Proposed US bill could curb antibiotic use in US poultry
United States Senators, Dianne Feinstein and Susan Collins have introduced the ‘Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance Act of 2015’ that will require the withdrawal of approval of some medically important antibiotics […]
Ag leaders seek time on dietary guidelines
The head of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee has sent a letter about concerns over recommended dietary guidelines being considered by Ag Secretary Ton Vilsack and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia […]
Poultry inspection overhaul set for summer
After fits and starts, the Agriculture Department is finally on track to overhaul the way it inspects poultry and start the inspection of catfish. So far, just over 40 plants […]
USDA releases data showing how Trans Pacific Partnership benefits all 50 states
In conjunction with a series of Made in Rural America Executive Actions announced today by President Obama and the White House, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released data today […]
Scrambled California law hurts Missouri farmers
State Sen. Mike Kehoe wants to send a message to the state of California and the Humane Society of the United States: Missourians don’t like your new regulations. Kehoe, R-Jefferson […]
American palates growing more adventurous
Nine in 10 restaurant operators say their guests are more knowledgeable about food than they used to be and pay more attention to food quality than just two year ago, […]