USDA announces six senior-level appointments, one promotion 12.22.2023 By Joel Crews Several staff members will start the new year in new roles.Read More
Halal meat cooperative funded through $65K USDA grant 12.22.2023 By Rachael Oatman The Cooperative Development Institute will help establish a halal-certified, USDA-regulated meat processing facility.Read More
Greenridge Farms to pay $3 million in back wages 12.21.2023 By Rachael Oatman An investigation by the DOL and Illinois’ attorney general found the processor denied 283 workers overtime pay.Read More
SEC accuses Texas cattle company of Ponzi scheme 12.20.2023 By Rachael Oatman Agridime faces allegations of engaging in $191 million investment fraud.Read More
HPAI detected in commercial poultry flock in Michigan 12.19.2023 By Rachael Oatman The report is the second case in a Michigan commercial flock since the disease first reached the state in 2022.Read More
Swift Beef to pay $275K for Clean Water Act violations 12.19.2023 By Rachael Oatman The company allegedly exceeded permit limits for several pollutants.Read More
USDA to begin sheep health and management study 12.19.2023 By Rachael Oatman The study will be conducted from December 2023 through July 2024.Read More
Federal judge maintains NSIS after dismissing challenge 12.19.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Various animal rights organizations contested the rule by the FSIS.Read More
Congress requests extension to updated Packers and Stockyards implementation period 12.18.2023 By Rachael Oatman The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses asked the USDA for a 180-day extension.Read More
EPA announces new wastewater standards proposal for meat facilities 12.18.2023 By Ryan McCarthy The agency is targeting nitrogen, phosphorus and other pollutants.Read More
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