US requires bird flu tests for dairy cattle moving between states
The US government will require dairy cattle moving between states to be tested for avian influenza starting on Monday as federal officials ramp up their response to an outbreak that […]
US Farm Bill appears to be moving forward
The delayed passage of the 2023 Farm Bill appears to be making significant strides after House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson recently said a proposed draft of the bill will […]
Breeders revamp data-collection methods for selecting cage-free layers
Breeding birds for efficient cage-free production requires developing healthy hens that lay an egg every day for 100 weeks and possibly up to 200 weeks in the future, reported Sijne […]
USDA: Test for bird flu before interstate transport of cattle
Michigan officials said the H5N1 bird flu virus has infected three additional dairy herds in the state, just as the USDA recommended farmers test their herds for the virus before […]
4 steps to a better broiler of tomorrow
The modern chicken industry has witnessed unprecedented advancements in efficiency and performance, but continuous improvement will still be needed to produce a successful broiler of tomorrow. “Our industry has shown […]
Malevolent AI: Navigating the Shadows of Technology Advancement in the Food Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI), while offering remarkable advancements in various fields, also presents a paradoxical threat, especially when misused. In our last article, “Beneficial AI: Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence […]
Iowa Senate passes labeling bill for meat and egg alternatives
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill requiring specific labeling for meat and egg alternatives. The bill requires manufacturers who create plant-based alternative products to include labeling with “plant-based,” “meatless” […]
Trump weighs polarizing former rodeo cowboy for Cabinet post
Former President Donald Trump is considering naming a former rodeo cowboy turned bomb-throwing Texas agriculture commissioner to lead the Agriculture Department if he wins the White House. Sid Miller, a […]
Insect farming’s byproducts show promise as broiler feed
Waste byproducts from rearing insects commercially could play a role as a sustainable broiler feed, the results of research presented at the 2024 International Poultry Scientific Forum suggest. Scientists from […]
Serotyping could improve food safety in chicken by 2035
Reducing the incidence of foodborne illness attributed to eating chicken has been on ongoing challenge for the industry and the source of regulatory concern. “Right now, there’s not a lot […]