Texas reports its first human case of HPAI 04.02.2024 By Rachael Oatman The infected person was directly exposed to a dairy cow presumably with HPAI.Read More
US hog inventory climbs modestly from last year 04.01.2024 By Rachael Oatman NASS’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report noted a 1% increase year-over-year.Read More
USDA looks at growing agricultural investment for Africa, Middle East 03.29.2024 By Crystal Futrell Department sees developing markets for US ag commodities.Read More
Georgia Attorney General publishes letter against EPA guidelines 03.28.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The letter was signed by 26 other attorneys general.Read More
Industry associations push back on EPA wastewater guidelines 03.27.2024 By Bob Sims The Meat and Poultry Products Industry Coalition argues the agency has underestimated costs to processors.Read More
Senators pass CRA to stop Paraguay beef imports 03.22.2024 By Ryan McCarthy Many groups raised concerns about foot-and-mouth disease testing in the country.Read More
Wyoming governor vetoes bill to avoid processor, consumer confusion 03.21.2024 By Rachael Oatman The state legislation is a “trigger bill” to the federal PRIME Act.Read More
Annual Meat Conference Report: Remaining ready on regulation 03.21.2024 By Ryan McCarthy Representatives from the Meat Institute and FMI addressed recent policy changes for the remainder of 2024.Read More
Congress approves $15 million in appropriations for eID tagging of cattle 03.20.2024 By Rachael Oatman R-CALF USA voiced opposition to new legislation.Read More
Indiana begins first loan program for small processors 03.19.2024 By Rachael Oatman The program will assist processors in starting or expanding their operations.Read More