Iowa State breaks ground on turkey research facility 04.16.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The university received more than $2 million in private donations.Read More
USDA appoints new members to advisory committees 08.20.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma Eleven new members will join the NACMPI and NACMCF.Read More
Lawmakers propose bill to allow meat sales across state lines 07.01.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The bipartisan bill would give smaller processors more retail options.Read More
GOP lawmakers request less-stringent regulations on smaller meat processors 06.11.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Jim Jordan and Kelly Armstrong wrote the letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.Read More
DOJ greenlights NPPC plan to euthanize hogs 05.18.2020 By Erica Shaffer The pork producer association believes a coordinated industry and government response to the crisis is needed.Read More
New York legislature considers moratorium on live animal markets 05.11.2020 By Erica Shaffer Legislators want a task force to assess public health risks and animal welfare concerns.Read More
Indiana Packers Corp. suspends operations over coronavirus concerns 04.27.2020 By Joel Crews Positive cases in the community and among 15 plant workers were the reasons for the action taken.Read More
Kansas expands COVID testing to counties with food, meat plants 04.21.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The meat plants in SW Kansas process 30% of nation’s beef supply.Read More
USDA confirms highly pathogenic H7N3 in South Carolina turkey flock 04.13.2020 By Erica Shaffer This is the first confirmed case since 2017.Read More
McDonald’s stops in-store dining 03.17.2020 By Keith Nunes The company will still provide service through drive-thru, walk-in take-out and delivery.Read More
