Recent study findings can help to protect U.S. cattle against pinkeye Scientists reveal there are two variants of Moraxella bovis, a bacterium known to cause pinkeye in cattle. Industry News November 1, 2022 No Comments A recent study's finding about Moxarella bovis can help protect U.S. cattle against pinkeye.Read More
U.S. corn and soybean production down from September NASS issues crop production report. Industry News October 17, 2022 No Comments NASS issues report on corn and soybean production as well as forecast on U.S. cotton production.Read More
USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial chickens in Arkansas USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza is present in Madison County, Arkansas. Industry News October 10, 2022 No Comments Avian influenza found in a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Madison County, Arkansas.Read More
USDA confirms presence of avian influenza in New Mexico USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza is present in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Industry News October 7, 2022 No Comments Avian influenza found in a non-commercial backyard flock in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.Read More
USDA to host African Swine Fever Action Week APHIS encourages swine industry workers to attend the Oct. 10-14 events. Industry News October 6, 2022 No Comments USDA hosts second African Swine Fever Action Week to inform swine industry about ASF.Read More
USDA issues default decision in Packers and Stockyards Act case Nichols Cattle Co. LLC, NMC, D. Nichols and J. Nichols failed to pay full purchase prices for 2,159 head of livestock. Industry News October 6, 2022 No Comments USDA issues default decision and order to Nichols Cattle Co. LLC and affiliates for violating Packers and Stockyards Act.Read More
USDA asks for public comments on proposal to amend veterinary services' user fee regulations All comments must be received by December 2. Industry News October 6, 2022 No Comments The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is inviting public comments on a proposal to introduce a notice-based process for revising user fees for certain veterinary services.Read More
USDA and Arkansas sign cooperative agreement for meat inspection program The state inspection program must develop, administer and enforce requirements 'at least equal to' Federal Meat Inspection Act rules. Industry News October 5, 2022 No Comments The agreement is part of USDA’s broader effort supporting local and regional food systems.Read More
Public health alert issued for RTE chili cheese wieners due to possible Listeria contamination The ready-to-eat wieners were produced on September 21. Industry News October 3, 2022 No Comments A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer in commerce.Read More
U.S. hog inventory down 1% NASS surveyed approx. 4,700 operators across the U.S. to obtain an accurate measurement of the swine industry. Industry News September 30, 2022 No Comments As of Sept. 1, there were 73.8 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, down 1% from September 2021 but up 2% from June 1, 2022.Read More