2023 recalls: A first-quarter snapshot Shawn K. Stevens May 26, 2023 No Comments For more than 20 years, we have been closely tracking food product recalls and outbreaks. Read More
USDA and DHS cut ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Facility will allow scientists to study and diagnose critical animal diseases. Industry News May 25, 2023 No Comments NBAF will replace DHS’ Plum Island Animal Disease Center, which is a biosafety level-3 facility in New York that is more than 68 years old. Read More
USDA seeks nominees for Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board The deadline for nominations is July 10, 2023. Industry News May 18, 2023 No Comments Nominees will succeed 27 members with terms that expire in March 2024. Read More
USDA plans to purchase seafood for distribution to food nutrition assistance programs USDA plans to purchase salmon products and Pacific groundfish/seafood products. Industry News May 16, 2023 No Comments Potential materials may include Alaska sockeye (red) salmon canned products, Alaska sockeye (red) salmon fillet products, Pacific pink shrimp, whiting fillets and rockfish fillets.Read More
Sellers who sold livestock to Brian McClain of Benton, Ky., need to file Dealer Trust claims Unpaid livestock sellers may be protected under a provision of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. Industry News May 5, 2023 No Comments Claim amounts should be for the gross amount McClain agreed to pay for livestock. Read More
USDA settles two Packers and Stockyards cases Violators include Nebraska Beef LTD and Double Creek Livestock LLC. Industry News May 4, 2023 No Comments The violators entered into respective stipulation agreements with the USDA.Read More
USDA selects NASDA Foundation to establish the Northeast Regional Food Business Center The Northeast Regional Food Business Center will work specifically in 11 states. Industry News May 4, 2023 No Comments The food business center will help farmers, ranchers and other food businesses access new markets and navigate federal, state and local resources, thereby closing the gaps to success. Read More
USDA proposes reapportionment of Cattlemen’s Beef Board membership The proposal includes a technical amendment to the Beef Promotion and Research Order. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments Revised Cattlemen’s Beef Board representation would be effective with nominations in 2023 for appointments effective early in 2024.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases The USDA settles three P&S cases. Industry News May 2, 2023 No Comments Violators include Jarrod Williams LLC, Adam Smith Livestock and Geary Livestock Market LLC.Read More
USDA continues hosting listening sessions on Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program New sessions will be held at locations in key cattle producing states. Industry News April 28, 2023 No Comments Upcoming sessions provide an opportunity for interested stakeholders to attend either in-person or virtually. Read More