AAMP supports congressional bill for small meat processors 02.23.2021 The bipartisan legislation would expand resources for many processors around the US.Read More
COVID-19 relief passage by Congress lauded by NCC 12.22.2020 By Joel Crews Contract chicken farmers would be among those to benefit from $1 billion earmarked for aid to those suffering financially as a result of the pandemic.Read More
US Foods hires leader for supply chain operations 10.16.2020 By Monica Watrous Bill Hancock previously led supply chain operations at Target Corp.Read More
NC state bill allocates money for meat processors impacted by COVID-19 06.15.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The grants would be funded by the CARES Act.Read More
Congresswoman introduces bill to protect meat processors from liability during pandemic 05.18.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s resolution was co-sponsored by 10 other members of Congress.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
Ontario seeks public comments on farm trespass bill 03.16.2020 By Erica Shaffer Opponents of the legislation say it is modeled after US ‘ag-gag’ laws.Read More
USDA toughens restrictions for SNAP 12.20.2018 By Jay Sjerven The agency will expand work requirement for people using the program. Read More
Congress approves $867B farm bill 12.13.2018 By Erica Shaffer Meat industry stakeholders see the legislation as a big win for producers.Read More
Lawmakers reach agreement ‘in principle’ on farm bill 11.29.2018 By Jay Sjerven and MEAT+POULTRY Staff House, Senate ag leaders waiting for cost estimates.Read More
