USDA Unveils $1.4 Billion Funding Plan to Enhance Agricultural Exports
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed a strategic investment of $1.4 billion to fortify the country’s agricultural exports. The funding mechanism for this initiative will be the Commodity Credit Corporation, as indicated in a report by National Hog Farmer. The initiative, termed the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), takes its structural cues […]
USDA’s FSIS Initiates Antibiotics Sampling Program
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), in collaboration with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has commenced a new exploratory sampling scheme. This initiative aims to determine the presence of antibiotic residues in cattle that are marketed under the “raised without antibiotics (RWA)” label. This move by the FSIS was […]
Elko County Advocates for Sheep Industry Support
The Elko County Commissioners have voiced their support for the sheep industry locally and nationally. They have introduced a resolution urging the congressional delegation to revise tariffs and quotas to bolster the domestic sheep industry’s competitiveness and sustainability. Historically, the sheep industry was pivotal in the West’s settlement. However, it has faced challenges due to […]
Modest Uptick in US Swine and Cattle Imports for H1 2023, ERS Data Indicates
During the initial six months of 2023, the United States observed a slight growth in the importation of swine and cattle, according to the most recent statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS). These figures are part of the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report for September 2023, which provides […]
JBS Invests in Cultured Protein with New Research Centre
Meat industry leader JBS has initiated the construction of a research and development facility dedicated to advancing cell-based protein. This move signifies JBS’s continued investment in this budding sector. The primary objective of the facility is to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and economic feasibility of cultured protein production. The Biotech Innovation Centre, Brazil’s largest food […]
Lumen Bioscience Targets Methane Emissions Amidst Global Concerns
Lumen Bioscience, a company based in Seattle, has secured $1.5 million from the Wilkes Center Climate Prize to develop a solution to reduce methane emissions from cows. Notably, 97% of these emissions come from cow belching, as highlighted by the U.S. Dairy Council and the National Aeronautic and Space Administration. This initiative addresses growing global […]
ASI Examines Trade Concerns Over Lamb Imports
The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) has publicised a video podcast detailing the current status of a legal inquiry started a few months ago. This inquiry is centred on the potential filing of a violation of US trade law by lamb importers. Peter Orwick, the ASI Executive Director, provided an update while the association anticipates […]
Senator Advocates for Stricter Meatpacking Antitrust Laws
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) recently introduced a federal bill aimed at dismantling large meatpacking and poultry monopolies. This move comes in the wake of Tyson Foods Inc.’s announcement to close two poultry facilities in Dexter and Noel, Missouri, in August. The proposed “Strengthening Antitrust Enforcement for Meatpacking Act” seeks to amend the Packers and […]
Harnessing AI in Manufacturing: Insights from Pack Expo
At the recent Pack Expo held in Las Vegas, Andy Lomasky, Senior Director of IT for PMMI (the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies), shed light on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing. Lomasky’s session, titled “Exploring the Power of AI in Manufacturing,” delved into the advantages and challenges of integrating AI […]
Optimistic Outlook for US Chicken Exports Following Consistent Performance
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) recently provided an update on the US poultry industry and exports in recognition of National Chicken Month. The United States stands as the second-largest global exporter of chicken, having shipped frozen chicken leg quarters, legs, and thighs to over 145 nations in 2022. These […]
