Japan lifts age restrictions on US beef 05.17.2019 By Bob Sims Science-based trade rules now allow products from all US cattle to enter Japan.Read More
FDA issues draft guidance for recall prep 04.23.2019 By Erica Shaffer The guidance aims to ensure that voluntary recalls occur properly and promptly.Read More
FSIS proposes end to dual labeling regs for some meat, poultry 04.17.2019 By MEAT+POULTRY Staff The agency also is proposing changes to publication of foreign countries eligible to export to the US.Read More
APHIS seeks input for Poultry Improvement Plan standards 04.16.2019 By MEAT+POULTRY Staff Comments close in May.Read More
Severe flooding causes Nebraska disaster declaration 03.22.2019 By Jeff Gelski Preliminary estimates say flood damage could lead to $440 million in crop losses.Read More
Iowa governor signs new ‘ag-gag’ law 03.15.2019 By Erica Shaffer Animal welfare groups call for a boycott of the state.Read More
USDA, HHS start accepting comments on 2020 Dietary Guidelines 03.12.2019 By Jeff Gelski The first meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will take place in late March.Read More
FDA issues guidance for company-issued recall notices 02.07.2019 By Erica Shaffer The guidelines are the final installment of updates to the agency’s public warning and recall notification processes.Read More
Canada invests in agriculture workforce development 01.25.2019 By Erica Shaffer A new program will help the industry fill employment gaps.Read More
Sneak Peek: Industry forecast for 2019 01.11.2019 By Steve Kay Processors look to 2019 cautiously, with an eye on several key indicators.Read More