USDA dedicates more than $200 million to support ag exports 01.05.2023 By Rachael Oatman and Nicole Kerwin The AFIA, NARA and PFI, among other organizations, have received funding through MAP and FMD programs.Read More
Meat, poultry industry to face various challenges in 2023 12.30.2022 By Rachael Oatman In its 2023 Year Ahead report, CoBank detailed that inflation will continue to plague the industry, as well as those that rely on it, like pet food.Read More
USDA announces development of ‘promising’ ASF vaccine 12.29.2022 By Rachael Oatman The vaccine candidate, dubbed ASF-G-ΔMGF, was recently licensed for commercial development by Zoetis.Read More
Rail unions reject labor agreement 11.03.2022 By Rachael Oatman and Ryan McCarthy The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen union have rejected the tentative agreement.Read More
Arkansas reports first HPAI outbreak 10.14.2022 By Rachael Oatman The USDA and APHIS confirmed the presence of HPAI in a commercial broiler flock in Madison County.Read More
Missouri seeks to support agriculture with millions in tax credits 10.12.2022 By Rachael Oatman Governor Mike Parson signed a new law, creating $40 million in annual tax credits for the agricultural industry.Read More
HPAI ravages Utah, North Dakota 10.06.2022 By Rachael Oatman The two states have reported outbreaks, impacting nearly 200,000 birds.Read More
Valley Proteins to pay fine for state environmental violations 09.21.2022 By Rachael Oatman The company will pay $540,000 in fines following river pollution.Read More
Middleby expands vacuum packaging capabilities with acquisition 07.21.2022 By Rachael Oatman The company has acquired Wisconsin-based CP Packaging.Read More