U.S. to increase meat processing capacity with $500 million in funds
USDA announces $500 million for expanded meat and poultry processing capacity as part of efforts to increase competition.
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USDA announces $500 million for expanded meat and poultry processing capacity as part of efforts to increase competition.
The results of the evaluation of antibiotic control over a seven-year period are presented in the third QS status report.
Egan Brockhoff will receive the 2021 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award in September, presented at the annual Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.
A new publication from Iowa Pork Industry Center, "Corn Quality – Concerns When Grain Does Not Reach Maturity," offers preharvest, harvest and postharvest considerations for swine producers.
The Innov'Space 2021 prize-winners list has just been published: 35 products, services or equipment have received the Innov'Space 2021 distinction!
Twelve regions reported decreases in pig production during the first quarter.
The North American Meat Institute released new industry-wide “Food Safety Equipment Design Principles” for all equipment used in meat and poultry establishments to address food safety hazards.
Fueled by impressive growth in a wide range of destinations, U.S. pork export values shattered previous records in May, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
In June, price quotations for all meats represented index rose, according to the FAO Meat Price Index.
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook for 2021-2030 provides insight on global pigmeat production, and consumption for the next ten years.
Pork imports spiked from April to early June, following a series of executive orders cutting tariffs and increasing the allowable import volumes.
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook provides projections for world oilseed and cereal markets for the period 2021-2030.
Since Colombia has recovered its FMD-free status with vaccination, Peru has lifted restrictions on pork.
Correct management, considering animal welfare, seeks to minimize injuries, diseases or stress to pigs and provides greater safety for the movement of animals
New PRRS variants causing concern, says Anpario swine specialist. Farmers in the U.S. most severely affected.