Processor Profile: Nordik Meats Nordik Meats expands processing capacity with USDA grant Independently owned meat processing facility focuses on providing high-quality products that producers take pride in raising. Sammy Bredar March 26, 2025 No Comments Nordik Meats leverages a Local Meat Capacity grant to purchase a grinder, meatball maker, packaging equipment and more.Read More
Pasturebird celebrates USDA’s updated ‘pasture-raised’ chicken definition Updated animal-raising labeling guidelines require 'pasture-raised' animals must be on pasture the majority of their life. Industry News March 21, 2025 No Comments Perdue Farms and Pasturebird successfully petition USDA to distinguish between the definition of 'pasture-raised' and 'free range' chicken.Read More
NCBA applauds return of USDA July Cattle Report The agency discontinued the report, which provided critical data to ranchers, last year. Industry News March 21, 2025 No Comments 'A big win for cattle producers' says NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymer.Read More
USDA to alleviate line speed regulations for poultry and pork processing FSIS to eliminate outdated administrative requirements. Industry News March 18, 2025 No Comments Under the new policy, FSIS extends waivers allowing pork and poultry facilities to maintain higher line speeds.Read More
USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools to purchase local food Schools and food banks lose funding. Industry News March 11, 2025 No Comments USDA eliminates two federal programs that spent over $1 billion annually to help schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case Cox Livestock pays a civil penalty of $4,000. Industry News February 27, 2025 No Comments USDA investigation finds Cox Livestock with shortages in its custodial account.Read More
USDA invests $1 billion in avian influenza strategy USDA's HPAI investment features a five-pronged strategy. Industry News February 26, 2025 No Comments USDA introduces strategy to protect US poultry industry and lower egg prices.Read More
USDA secretary hosts avian influenza roundtable Farmer roundtable focuses on avian flu response efforts. Industry News February 25, 2025 No Comments USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins sees firsthand how strong biosecurity measures are being implemented to combat outbreaks, support poultry farmers and stabilize record-high egg prices. Read More
USDA releases $20M in funding to farmers following federal freeze Funding supports the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Conservation Stewardship Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Industry News February 24, 2025 No Comments USDA honors contracts that were already made directly to farmers. Read More
Brooke Rollins confirmed as 33rd secretary of agriculture Clarence Thomas swears in Brooke Rollins. Industry News February 14, 2025 No Comments US Senate confirms Rollins by a vote of 72-to-28. Read More