Farmers Brace for Significant Losses in a New Trade War The New York Times
“If these tariffs go into effect for a significant period, we’re likely looking at a disruption that is likely to be severe, and likely worse than the 2018 trade war,” […]
FDA suspends program to improve bird flu testing due to staff cuts
The US Food and Drug Administration is suspending efforts to improve its bird flu testing of milk, cheese and pet food due to massive staff cuts at the agency, according […]
Trump faces crucial week on the economy
President Trump is entering a critical week for the economy amid growing fears that his penchant for tariffs could stall growth and undercut progress on inflation. Trump has described Wednesday […]
Rollins: USDA’s five-part HPAI strategy is effective so far
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recently implemented five-pronged strategy to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and lower egg prices is effective in all five areas, U.S. Secretary of […]
Poultry markets strong, but geopolitics could cause instability
Many regions of the globe have seen improved economic conditions, and ongoing price increases for other proteins make poultry an attractive option for consumers worldwide. Poultry consumption around the world […]
USDA Announces Plans for New Rulemaking for Chicken Processing Line Speeds
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced new actions to reduce burdens on U.S. chicken processing facilities, allowing for greater efficiency while maintaining food and worker safety standards. The directive instructs […]
Animal rights group protests at Santa Rosa home of Perdue Poultry exec
A group of protesters from Direct Action Everywhere, a grassroots animal rights organization, over the weekend protested at the Santa Rosa home of Jason Arnold, the director of operations at […]
New bill looks to bring more eggs into the market
A bipartisan group of House members introduced the Lower Egg Prices Act on March 19. The bill from Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY), Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC), […]
APHIS reopens bird flu indemnity program comment period
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it is reopening the public comment period on an interim final rule updating the conditions for […]
USDA ordered to rehire 6,000 fired employees
Approximately 5,900 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees will temporarily return to work after being fired in February as part of the Trump administration’s reduction of the federal workforce, reported […]