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NCC submits comments on the labeling of cell-cultured meat, poultry

WASHINGTON — The National Chicken Council believes cell-cultured products must be marketed in an appropriate manner that clearly conveys their basic nature to consumers...

USDA Invests $32 Million to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the investment of $32 million in grants awarded to 167...

Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed his $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal into law on Nov. 15 on the White House lawn, hailing...

USDA introduces new poultry Salmonella reduction effort

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced what it’s calling a more “comprehensive” and “stronger” effort to reduce the incidences...

USDA announces $3B investment in agriculture and animal health

WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a comprehensive set of investments to address challenges facing America’s agricultural producers. The USDA is...

Tyson Foods strengthens benefits for frontline workers

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods has announced that it would strengthen the benefits it offers its fully vaccinated U.S. frontline team members. Effective Jan....

OSHA proposes $154K in penalties against Foundation Food Group

Cites March ammonia leak that followed January incident GAINESVILLE, Ga.  — On Jan. 28, 2021, an uncontrolled release of liquid nitrogen at Foundation Food Group,...

USDA updates pandemic assistance for poultry contract producers

WASHINGTON — The USDA is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers...

USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 — Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance...

USDA invests $55.2M in grants to increase poultry inspection capacity

WASHINGTON — The USDA has announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program....

Meat Institute urges Secretary Vilsack to address port challenges

WASHINGTON — With delays and congestion at U.S. ports hurting U.S. agriculture exports, including meat and poultry products, the North American Meat Institute has...

USDA, US Biologic develop new solution to combat disease coccidiosis

WASHINGTON — Researchers at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and US Biologic Inc. have developed an oral solution to an antibiotic alternative that fights against poultry coccidiosis, which costs the poultry industry $3.5B in annual losses worldwide.

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