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- Rep. Bacon tries to make sense of tariffs on CanadaRather than just going along with tariffs proposed by a leader of his own party, the Nebraska Republican seeks to know what agriculture organizations think. ... read more
- Rep. Bacon tries to make sense of tariff threats on CanadaRather than just going along with potential tariffs proposed by a leader of his own party, the Nebraska Republican seeks to know what agriculture organizations think. ... read more
- 6 Asia-Pacific states register new avian flu cases in poultryThe Philippines has had 25 poultry flocks recently affected by the virus. ... read more
- Perdue Foundation donates $100K to TidalHealth Foundation campaignSALISBURY, Md. — As part of a commitment to improve the quality of life in the Delmarva Peninsula community, the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation has awarded a $100,000 donation to The TidalHealth Foundation “Drive For Mobile Mammography” campaign. This significant contribution is one of the largest donations to the campaign and plays a critical role in helping the TidalHealth Foundation reach its ambitious $1 million goal in ... read more
- Rent the Chicken, making backyard flocks accessibleARMSTRONG COUNTY, Pa. - Backyard chickens are becoming increasingly popular, especially with the rise of egg prices. But is it for everyone? Rent the Chicken is a service that allows individuals to rent a handful of chickens and see if they are ready for their own backyard flock. Everything needed is included in the rental purchase price; chickens are able to be returned at the end of ... read more
- Iowa delegation joins push for aMPV indemnity payments“Without immediate support, the viability of these farms — and the stability of the U.S. turkey industry — is in jeopardy,” lawmakers tell USDA officials. ... read more
- Georgia Ag Commissioner announces state is ‘HPAI-Free’ATLANTA — Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced on Mar. 4 that the state of Georgia has officially regained its status as free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in poultry. This follows detections of HPAI at two commercial poultry operations in Elbert County in January, which marked the fifth and sixth detections of HPAI in the state since the nationwide outbreak began in 2022. As recognized by the ... read more
- NTF to ag subcommittee: Proposed Salmonella framework flawedCongressman who backs legislation against the proposed framework asks turkey industry leader about his views on the controversial rule. ... read more
- Ag industry leaders react to Trump administration tariffs, retaliatory measuresWASHINGTON — Agriculture industry leaders are reacting to U.S. tariffs placed on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods, as well as potential retaliatory measures. “The tariffs announced today, along with retaliatory measures from China and Canada, will have serious consequences for American agriculture,” Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers. . . Register or Login to keep reading Thank you for your interest in accessing the complete content. To ... read more
- Indiana reports avian flu detection in layer flockThe presumed-positive flock in Jay County includes 214,000 hens. ... read more
- Rose Acre Farms expands in Arizona with new purchaseThe egg producer plans to renovate the newly purchased property into a breaking and liquid egg processing facility. ... read more
- UEP, Rose Acre Farms push for avian influenza vaccinationSpeaking on behalf of both organizations to the U.S. Senate agriculture committee, Tony Wesner explains the severity of the outbreak that is impacting egg prices. ... read more
- Avara Foods reports on year of business evolutionUK company opened a dedicated facility for value-added products while closing two of its other processing plants and adopting higher poultry welfare standards. ... read more
- Trump announces tariffs on agriculture productsWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced his intention Monday afternoon to implement tariffs on agricultural goods. “To the Great Farmers of the United States: Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE of the United States,” wrote Trump on Truth Social. “Tariffs will go on external product on April 2nd. Have fun!” At this time, the president ... read more
- Is food safety recall messaging effective enough?When spreading the message of a food recall, the communications need to be concise, relatable and actionable. ... read more