Ag Policy
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld new government rules requiring labels on packaged meat.
A new report reveals the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is failing to verify the accuracy of label claims on meat and poultry products sold in the United States.
Pork and beef inventories both dropped during March, according to the USDA.
A federal appeals court is allowing labels on certain cuts of meat to say where the animals were born, raised and slaughtered.
Twenty-five pharmaceutical companies are voluntarily phasing out the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in animals processed for meat, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
The state of Utah is pushing back against animal-welfare activists who contend a state law to prevent filming of agricultural operations is designed to silence them.
USDA says it’s making permanent rules that allow schools to serve larger portions of lean meat and whole grains in school lunches.
Animal-welfare activists are saying Utah legislators enacted a law to prevent filming of agricultural operations to silence them.
The forecast for 2013 red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month on lower beef, pork and turkey production.
Total U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, while milk production is also forecast higher thanks to lower feed costs and relatively strong prices.
The cuts could impact the physical delivery and cash settlement mechanisms of certain CME livestock and dairy products.
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association issues a statement regarding the possible 15 day furlough of all FSIS employees.
Court rules components of EPA criteria for Florida nutrient standards as arbitrary and capricious.
USDA offers a 30-day extension on the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability.
These free trade agreements represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.
Language in ag funding bill stops development of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed livestock and poultry marketing rule.
WTO preliminary rule says the U.S. country of origin labeling law violates certain technical barriers to trade.
Prepare to pay more when you head to the grocery store.
Meat industry asks Obama to classify meat and poultry inspectors as essential personnel who are not subject to work stoppage.
While milk production forecast is slightly reduced.
Appeals court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its statutory authority.
Anecdotes and analysis part of the story
For 2011, a 2 to 3% increase is expected in food prices.
Decision impacts American farmers, food manufacturers and consumers
Senate passes requthorization, House awaits vote.
USDA announced a new tariff aid plan that offers a single payment rate for all commodities.
The Trump administration is preparing to announce another round of aid to farmers hurt by the trade war with China as soon as Thursday.
Despite a 20% retaliatory duty on most U.S. pork entering Mexico, most customers there remain optimistic.
This interactive map is part of APHIS’ efforts to advance the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program.