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“Illogical” Poultry Definition Harms Georgia Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has expressed strong support for a bipartisan Congressional effort to urge the USDA to petition the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to revise its definition of "poultry."
California Burn Ban and Bird Flu Price Tag
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003, and USDA's response to bird flu in poultry and cows will end up costing at least $2 billion.
Tyson Sells Georgia Poultry Plant and Bird Flu Price Tag
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods has entered into an agreement to sell its Vienna, Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford Farms, and USDA's response to bird flu in poultry and cows will end up costing at least $2 billion.
Tyson Sells GA Poultry Complex, Alabama Field Days
Southeast Regional Ag News
Tyson Foods, Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Vienna, Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford Farm. Meanwhile, Alabama Extension has a series of field days on the calendar.
Fair and Competitive Markets and U.S. Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ag groups are reacting to the USDA’s proposed Packers and Stockyards rule titled “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, and U.S. egg production totaled 9.1 billion in May, down 2% from May of 2023.
NCBA, NCC Respond to Latest Packers and Stockyards Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the USDA, the rule “would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors.”
H5N1 Work by USDA Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The H5N1 virus, or bird flu, continues to make headlines due to its impact on the dairy industry and in the poultry industry from where it originated.
H5N1 Work by USDA Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The H5N1 virus, or bird flu, continues to make headlines due to its impact on the dairy industry and in the poultry industry from where it originated.
One Problem, Different Issues
California Ag Today
From poultry to dairy, the H5N1 virus has very different impacts.
Proposed USDA Rule to Create Fairness for Contract Poultry Growers
Line on Agriculture
USDSA Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack says this proposed rule deals with unfair and deceptive practices by the poultry processors.
Complex Competition Issues and Grain Council Report Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the next steps in addressing the complex competition issues in ag markets and creating a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers, and the International Grains Council released its Market Report that shows a reduction in the forecast for world grains production.
H5N1 Vaccine and Renewable Diesel Displaces Biodiesel
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines, and renewable diesel has displaced biodiesel in Renewable Fuel Standard volume mandates.
Cattle Numbers Down in April and FFA Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Agribusiness Update
The latest Cattle on Feed report shows the U.S. herd dropped slightly in April, and seven FFA students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
A Focus on Vaccines
California Ag Today
As the H5N1 “avian flu” continues to tighten its grip, the United States and European Union are now taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines.
Poultry Update: USDA Finalizes One Salmonella Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded chicken products when they exceed a specific contamination threshold.
Product of USA Label Final Rule and Drought Impact on U.S. Cattle Herd
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim, and new data from USDA Economic Research Service shows changes in drought conditions impact the size of the U.S. beef cattle herd.
Backyard Chicken Growers, Unite!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Riding on the wings of a successful first year, the Cooptastic Conference is back for year two. The conference — designed for backyard poultry owners — will take place March 15 and 16 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama.
Pork's Time to Shine
Southeast Regional Ag News
By 2028, pork exports are set to exceed exports of broiler chickens for the first time since 1976.
Efforts to Reduce Food Waste in the Chicken Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
In comments prompted by EPA proposal, the National Chicken Council recently outlined how chicken producers reduce food waste, recycle byproducts and utilize products that would otherwise be destined for landfills
GE Crops Dominate US Ag and Fuel Prices Decline
The Agribusiness Update
New data from USDA's Economic Research Service shows Genetically engineered crops dominate the U.S. ag sector, and fuel prices begin the new year declining after a late-year increase during the holidays.