Frank Yiannas has resigned from his post as deputy commissioner for food policy and response, effective Feb. 24.

25,300 birds were affected by the outbreak.

Doug McKalip will assume the role of chief agricultural negotiator at the USTR, and Alexis Taylor has been confirmed as undersecretary of trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA.

Modest worldwide growth is expected as the industry continues to reduce its environmental impact and mitigate disease impacts.

Three counties shared large numbers of birds impacted by the disease.

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen union have rejected the tentative agreement.

Among its expansion plans, the company will construct a protein conversion facility to create pet food ingredients.

The pet and animal associations are urging the Biden administration to suspend, reduce or eliminate Section 301 and 232 tariffs.

OSHA withdraws its mandate for businesses but still recommends workers get vaccinated.

Over the last year, ligation has been filed dealing with the company’s intention to locate the plant near the Northeast Alabama Airport.