Ukraine grain deal collapse heightens food supply fears
Russia ended the Ukraine grain-export deal nearly a year into the agreement, heightening uncertainty over global food supplies and escalating tensions in the region. The pact, previously extended in May, […]
Washington Week Ahead:
House members have until Wednesday to propose amendments to the fiscal 2024 Agriculture appropriations bill, setting up potential test votes on farm bill issues. Meanwhile, the House Appropriations Committee this week will […]
Retired poultry leader Mike Hoyt passes
Former Foster Farms executive and Chairman of the Board for the California Poultry Federation, Mike Hoyt passed away early this week. He was a key member of the CPF Executive […]
USDA targets increasing domestic fertilizer production
On June 23, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA is investing an additional $400 million to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production in the U.S. “The rapid increase […]
Benefits of probiotics in poultry production
Probiotics are microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, help support a healthy gut and immune system in humans and animals. This activity creates less room for pathogens like E. […]
Woody breast syndrome is declining, but still in need of answers
The poultry sector has made progress reducing incidence of woody breasts, but it still impacts a significant portion of fillets. “Breeders will tell us that we should see a 10% […]
Senators Coons, Wicker to introduce legislation to increase reimbursement during HPAI disease outbreaks
U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act alongside 11 of their Senate colleagues. This bipartisan bill would expand the […]
Avian influenza: No one size fits all, says WOAH
Close collaboration and adherence to standards will help in the battle against bird flu, but there is no magic bullet to stem the spread of the virus. That was the […]
EPA to Issue Final WOTUS Rule by Sept. 1
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army (agencies) are in receipt of the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 25 decision in the case of Sackett v. Environmental […]
US lawmakers float possible farm bill extension amid delays
The U.S. Congress may need to pass a short-term extension of the country’s current farm bill, the largest food and nutrition spending package, amid delays drafting the next one, the […]