For many years the USDA: Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has had a website on the Internet. At one point in time the website had gotten very large and was difficult to navigate.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has told members of Congress that the USDA will do away with daily and weekly limits of meats and grains.

USDA recently announced that it is planning on requiring meat companies to begin placing additional safe-handling labeling on steaks that are mechanically or needle-tenderized.

A statement the USDA says that Central Valley Meat Co.’s improved oversight for animal welfare prompted the government to reinstate purchases for federal feeding programs.

The closure of Central Valley Meat Co. after an undercover video showed alleged acts of animal cruelty is also damaging the dairy industry in California’s Valley area. Three congressmen representing the area are calling for the USDA to reopen the plant during the investigation into the company.

Astra's Philly cheesesteaks earn top marks for quality and safety, thanks to high-pressure processing.

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced that Ohio will be the first state to participate in USDA's Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.

A posting appeared briefly on the USDA website endorsing the “Meatless Monday” campaign, citing health and environmental concerns.

Known for its meat processing equipment, Hollymatic also supplies FDA and USDA approved patty paper to the meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bakery, and deli industries.

Although the separation process hasn’t changed much in decades, its notoriety with consumers certainly has.