Yiannas resigns from FDA, urges ‘more integrated operating structure’ 02.01.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Frank Yiannas has resigned from his post as deputy commissioner for food policy and response, effective Feb. 24.Read More
Virginia reports its first commercial case of HPAI 01.25.2023 By Ryan McCarthy 25,300 birds were affected by the outbreak.Read More
Senate affirms new chief ag negotiator, USDA undersecretary 12.28.2022 By Ryan McCarthy and Jordan Tyler 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.Read More
Rabobank shares global animal protein production outlook for 2023 12.26.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Modest worldwide growth is expected as the industry continues to reduce its environmental impact and mitigate disease impacts.Read More
HPAI continues to spread throughout South Dakota 12.08.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Three counties shared large numbers of birds impacted by the disease.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
Pilgrim’s to expand facilities following significant sales growth 08.03.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Among its expansion plans, the company will construct a protein conversion facility to create pet food ingredients.Read More
AFIA, NGFA, PFI urge tariff relief 06.03.2022 By Ryan McCarthy and Nicole Kerwin The pet and animal associations are urging the Biden administration to suspend, reduce or eliminate Section 301 and 232 tariffs.Read More
Vaccine mandate withdrawn after Supreme Court ruling 01.31.2022 By Ryan McCarthy OSHA withdraws its mandate for businesses but still recommends workers get vaccinated.Read More
Pilgrim’s Pride considering other locations after Alabama plant plans shut down 01.06.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Over the last year, ligation has been filed dealing with the company’s intention to locate the plant near the Northeast Alabama Airport.Read More