Although it is taking no position on the new regulation, the National Pork Producers Council recently submitted comments on USDA’s proposed “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” rule, which is related to enforcement and interpretation of the Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA). The PSA also deals with livestock transactions.

Starting Aug. 29, 2022, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will transition its poultry market reports to the My Market News platform and implement a new report format.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for poultry and meat products containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated corn starch that has been recalled due to an undeclared allergen, specifically milk.

Responding to changes in the supply chain requires a fundamental shift in companies’ approach to production. 

Council files comments with USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service about the “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” proposed rule and calls for its withdrawal.

Global politics add further complications to cost-effectively delivering products to customers. 

USDA efforts to address market consolidation and food security could hold food safety implications.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be holding a public meeting to share what the department has learned in furthering scientific knowledge on antimicrobial resistance in the last decade, with a look to the future.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will host an educational event on herd management techniques that help increase the quality, yield and market value of cattle as part of its ongoing outreach conducted by the USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers. 

Meat processing businesses can expect the challenging labor market to continue, along with increased federal regulatory oversight regarding employees.