Congress formally certifies Trump’s election win
Congress on Monday certified President-elect Trump’s electoral victory, officially cementing his win over Vice President Harris ahead of his inauguration with no objections from any lawmakers as a tally of […]
Johnson wins gavel on first ballot after flipping holdouts
The new Congress got off to a stumbling start Friday, as Mike Johnson initially appeared to fall short of winning the speakership on the first ballot, before some last-minute arm-bending […]
Top 10 poultry technology trends of 2024
Here are the 10 most-read new technology articles of 2024: 1. 29 technologies changing the poultry industry in 2024 Elizabeth Doughman: Emerging technologies are set to transform the poultry industry in […]
APHIS updates bird flu indemnity program
Poultry farmers must pass biosecurity audit before restocking birds after highly pathogenic avian influenza detection and before receiving future indemnity payments. As part of its ongoing efforts to stop the […]
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 […]