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USDA Announces $59 Million Investment in Meat Processing Capacity
USDA Announces $59 Million Investment in Meat Processing Capacity
USDA Announces $59 Million Investment in Meat Processing Capacity
The Department of Agriculture this week announced a $59 million investment to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity.  The funding also seeks to expand market opportunities for farmers and create jobs in rural areas.  The investment is part of the Biden administration's Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain.  The action p...
Bill Would Prohibit China From Purchasing Ag Land in the U.S.
Bill Would Prohibit China From Purchasing Ag Land in the U.S.
Bill Would Prohibit China From Purchasing Ag Land in the U.S.
Representative Dan Newhouse, chair of the Western Caucus, recently introduced a bill aimed at preventing the Chinese government from purchasing public or private land in the U.S. The bill is called the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act. The ...
NCBA Renews Call for Suspension of Brazilian Beef Imports
NCBA Renews Call for Suspension of Brazilian Beef Imports
NCBA Renews Call for Suspension of Brazilian Beef Imports
Following a USDA report highlighting an increase in Brazilian beef imports, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association renewed its call to immediately suspend fresh beef imports from Brazil. NCBA has repeatedly called for a thorough audit of Brazil's animal health and food safety system, to ensure the safety of the U ...
Plan Now For A Safe Super Bowl Party
Plan Now For A Safe Super Bowl Party
Plan Now For A Safe Super Bowl Party
Super Bowl XLI takes place this Sunday in Los Angeles, and whether you’re rooting for the Bengals, the Rams or a just an entertaining matchup, you’ll most likely enjoy the game with some food; maybe a lot of food. According to the USDA, Super Bowl Sunday is the 2nd biggest food holiday in the U.S. followin ...
NASDA Sets 2022 Federal Policy Focus
NASDA Sets 2022 Federal Policy Focus
NASDA Sets 2022 Federal Policy Focus
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture set its federal policy focus for 2022 with added emphasis on the food and production supply chain. Announced Tuesday, NASDA members selected nine issues as the organization's primary policy focus for 2022 ...
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
The Department of Agriculture appointed 13 new members and 17 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods Tuesday. Committee members are chosen based on their expertise in microbiology, risk assessment, epidemiology, public health, food science, and other disciplines ...
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
The Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, NIFA, announced this week a $10 million food safety investment. The investment funds 21 grants to develop and implement food safety and Food Safety Modernization Act-related training, education, extension outreach and technical assistance for food processors and farmers with small to mid-size operations. ...

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