The news comes as the deadly swine disease continues to spread in China and western Europe.

56 former officials warn Congress regarding relocation of ERS and National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

The Organic Trade Association and other groups challenged the agency’s decision to withdraw organic livestock rule.

Perdue lauds the new trade agreement and acknowledges the threat posed by ASF.

Egg sets in the US declined slightly from a year ago.

The application has been available for more than three years.

About 132,600 lbs. of product are suspected of being contaminated by E. coli.

Sausage products may be contaminated with extraneous materials.

Corn production expected to rise 1.5 percent from 2017.

The 2-day meeting will cover potential hazards as well as labeling considerations.