USDA approves livestock payments for drought, wildfires in 2021 04.06.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The money is sourced from the Farm Service Agency.Read More
HPAI discovered in Texas 04.04.2022 By Ryan McCarthy A commercial pheasant flock tested positive.Read More
APHIS identifies HPAI in five states 03.31.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Massachusetts, Wyoming, North Carolina, Ohio and North Dakota have all reported cases.Read More
Biden Administration budget proposal includes agriculture funding 03.31.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The government wants more money to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act.Read More
USDA publishes origin of livestock final rule for organic dairy cows 03.30.2022 By Erica Shaffer The rule closes what some producers call a loophole that left organic dairy producers at a disadvantage.Read More
RTE chicken meal kits subject of public health alert 03.28.2022 By Erica Shaffer FSIS said the products may contain undeclared allergens.Read More
USDA provides technical assistance with meat, poultry grants 03.28.2022 By Ryan McCarthy At least three nonprofit organizations will help with the new program.Read More
USDA expands CIS program for Montana meat, poultry processors 03.22.2022 By Erica Shaffer Ten states currently participate in the scheme.Read More
Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program extended by USDA 03.21.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The initiative is part of the government’s pandemic assistance for producers.Read More
Indiana animal health officials update HPAI situation 03.17.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Some quarantines and surveillance requirements are being eased.Read More