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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
New Framework for Animal Disease TraceabilityUS - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will develop a new framework for animal disease traceability.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Call for Stronger Animal Disease Traceability SystemUS - In response to a statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 5 February, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reaffirming its call for a strong, national animal disease traceability...
NPB Still in Support of Premises Identification SystemUS - The announcement last week by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) eliminating the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) does not change the objective pursued by the National Pork Board,...
State Environmental Regulations CompiledUS – Environmental regulations can be confusing and challenging for poultry and livestock producers. In some cases, merely keeping track of all the different regulations can be a daunting task.
Monday, February 08, 2010
USDA Announces Framework for Disease TraceabilityUS - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has announced that USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen...
Thursday, February 04, 2010
$24M Grant from NIFA for Animal Health ResearchUS - USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) on Tuesday (2 February) announced $24 million in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
AFBF Urges Ag Committees to Back Trade AgendaUS - Combined, the Colombia, Panama and Korea free trade agreements represent almost $3 billion in increased US agricultural exports.
Monday, February 01, 2010
Expedition of Passage of Trade Agreements UrgedUS - American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman is urging members of the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee to take the lead in achieving President Barack Obama’s...
Friday, January 29, 2010
As Canadian Imports Dip, Demand for Iowa Corn CutIOWA, US - As recently as 2008, the Canadian province of Manitoba sent almost 2.8 million newly weaned pigs to Iowa to eat enough corn to grow from 14 pounds to the 270-pound weight for slaughter.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Farmland Foods First to Receive USDA DesignationUS - Farmland Foods said yesterday that it became the first US pork producer to receive USDA's "Never Ever 3" (NE3) designation for the company's "SIMPLY NATURAL" line of fresh pork products.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
NPPC Applauds New Undersecretary NominationUS - President Obama on Monday announced his intent to nominate Elisabeth Hagen, M.D., as USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Groups Urge Senate Vote on USTR NomineesUS - An ad hoc coalition of food and agricultural organisations, led by the National Pork Producers Council, yesterday urged quick Senate confirmation of nominees for two key positions with the Office...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
President Obama Told Russian Food Claims UnfoundedUS - Russia is making bogus food safety claims to curtail or eliminate American poultry, pork and beef imports, say agriculture senators.
Monday, January 11, 2010
COOL Violates International Trade ObligationsUS - Mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL) violates the US international trade obligationS, the American Meat Institute (AMI) has told the Office of the US Trade Representative.
FSIS Amends List of Safe Ingredients for Meat ProductsUS - USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has amended its Directive regarding safe and suitable ingredients for the production of meat and poultry products.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
US Tries to Regain Access to Russian MarketUS - US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is leading efforts towards restoring access to the Russian market for US pork.
Friday, December 18, 2009
CME: November Pork Demand Markedly LowerUS - Steve Meyer and Len Steiner write, "In response to comments from readers, we offer two items of additional information on topics discussed earlier this week."
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Imported Cooked Pork Skin Regulations AmendedUS - The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the regulations governing the importation of animal by-products.
USDA Revises Veterinary Accreditation ProgrammeUS - The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has revised its National Veterinary Accreditation Programme (NVAP).
CME: Can Firms Be Made More Competitive?US - A decision handed down today by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans once again affirmed that the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 (PSA) is primarily about competition in the markets...
Monday, December 14, 2009
New pH1N1 Vaccine Available for SwineUS - Pfizer Animal Health is the first company to develop, manufacture and receive USDA approval for its swine vaccine against influenza A H1N1.
AMI Reacts on Russian Ban on US PorkUS - The American Meat Institute (AMI) says Russian action to ban US pork products is inconsistent with international standards.
Friday, December 11, 2009
EU Approval of GM Feeds Welcomed by US GrowersUS - Feed ingredient suppliers have welcomed recent EU approvals of genetically modified (GM) raw materials, such as maize.
Consideration Given to Improvements in TraceabilityUS - The American Meat Institute (AMI) has urged for changes to the traceability system to be based on risk and the success of meeting the objectives.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
FSIS Updates Humane Handling DirectiveUS - The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its directive on humane handling of livestock and poultry regarding work methods for veterinary inspectors.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Russia Bans Pork from Five US plantsUS - Russia has banned imports of pork from five US meat plants beginning 15 December, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said yesterday.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
AFB Comment on EPA's Climate Change FindingUS - The American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) president, Bob Stallman, yesterday criticised the EPA endangerment finding related to climate change.
USDA Launches Help Desk for Small ProcessorsUS - The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced the opening of its new small plant help-desk, which will provide for operators of small and very small meat,...
Monday, December 07, 2009
Climate Legislation Threatens Pork ProductionUS - Climate-change legislation would lead to huge cuts in pork production and higher grain prices, according to some witnesses at hearings held last week by the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation,...
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Senator Introduces Food Safety LegislationUS – California Senator Dianne Feinstein has introduced legislation to require that food producers take responsibility for keeping food free from harmful pathogens.
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