Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which struck Pennsylvania in early 2022, have continued into the fall. Penn State emphasize, once again, the importance of sound biosecurity measures for owners of backyard and commercial flocks.
Lab grown meats have received a lot of skepticism, but ready or not, lab grown poultry is one step closer to hitting the shelves.
With Thanksgiving approaching quickly and numerous reports on the price of turkeys coming out, USDA has weighed in on the issue.
Spending time with family and friends at Thanksgiving remains important for many Americans and this year the cost of the meal is also top of mind. Farm Bureau’s 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10, which is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person. This is a $10.74 or 20 percent increase from last year’s average of $53.31.
Antibiotic use plays a major role in the judicious treatment of livestock disease. And, while pressure has been mounting to limit the use of antibiotics in livestock production, veterinarians and producers have been faced with decreased supply chains, most recently including the first-line antibiotic amoxicillin.
According to police reports, Tyson Foods CFO John R. Tyson, 32, was arrested this week after he became intoxicated and fell asleep in the wrong home.
U.S. consumers can expect to pay more for their Thanksgiving turkeys this year as supplies have dwindled following the widespread outbreak of HPAI. Since the outbreak began this spring, more than 7.5 million turkeys have been removed from production in an effort to mitigate the disease.
Virginia Farm Bureau said that a new proposed definition from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may formally classify eggs as a “healthy food.”
This week, minority farmers filed a class action suit against the U.S. government after being denied promised debt relief as part of a COVID-19 relief bill that passed in 2021. The suit comes as the USDA announces a rollout of an amended Inflation Reduction Act that allocates relief based on economic need instead of race.
The farm bill has a long tradition of inspiring lawmakers to rise above politics to achieve a common goal — AFBF announced policy priorities yesterday.