USDA extends comment period for competition rule 11.29.2022 By Rachael Oatman The agency will take suggestions through January 2023.Read More
HPAI count in US surpasses 2015 wave 11.29.2022 By Rachael Oatman Over 2 million birds were affected by HPAI over the weekend.Read More
Minnesota starts new meat processing loan plan with USDA money 11.28.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The state’s Department of Agriculture will help with 10-year fixed-rate loans for projects in meat operations.Read More
USDA proposes changes to beef trimmings sampling 11.23.2022 By Rachael Oatman The agency is moving to a cloth sampling method.Read More
Senators request 180-day extension for USDA poultry contracting rule 11.22.2022 By Rachael Oatman Comments on the proposed rule are currently due by Dec. 2, 2022.Read More
Holding the reins 11.17.2022 By Bernard Shire As interim deputy undersecretary for food safety, Sandra Eskin is taking a proactive approach to the role.Read More
USDA invests $24 million in training new generation farmers 11.17.2022 By Rachael Oatman The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program funds span 45 organizations.Read More
Ground beef recalled by Tyson 11.17.2022 By Joel Crews Retail consumers reported the products contained mirror-like material.Read More
Proposed regulations by APHIS raise differing opinions from livestock associations 11.16.2022 By Ryan McCarthy R-CALF, USDA and NPPC shared their viewpoints on the subject.Read More
Trade association pushes USDA to swiftly finalize organic regulations 11.16.2022 By Rachael Oatman The Organic Trade Association calls the suggested 15-year implementation period “excessively long.”Read More