Alabama AG to sue Tyson over 2019 wastewater spill 05.04.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company tried to offer conservation solutions for months.Read More
Trump signs executive order to keep meat plants running 04.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy and Kimberlie Clyma The action will make processing facilities ‘critical infrastructure.’Read More
Court orders Smithfield Foods to comply with health guidelines 04.28.2020 By Erica Shaffer Anonymous worker at the processor’s Milan, Mo., plant sued the company for failing to provide adequate protection against coronavirus.Read More
Cattle associations call for DOJ meat packer probe 04.22.2020 By Erica Shaffer USDA is investigating, but the groups say it is taking too long.Read More
Union calls for more worker protections against coronavirus 04.21.2020 By Erica Shaffer The president of UFCW says workers should be prioritized for testing in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Perdue.Read More
Ontario seeks public comments on farm trespass bill 03.16.2020 By Erica Shaffer Opponents of the legislation say it is modeled after US ‘ag-gag’ laws.Read More
Oklahoma joins pushback against California Prop. 12 03.12.2020 By Erica Shaffer Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed a brief arguing the law is unconstitutional.Read More
Chlorine-washed chicken issues part of upcoming US/UK trade agreements 03.11.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma There has been a ban on chicken exports to the EU since 1997.Read More
President Trump signs ag inspector bill 03.05.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The law authorizes funding for additional US Customs and Border Patrol agents and other resources.Read More
Lawsuit filed against USDA over poultry line speeds 02.27.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The National Chicken Council responded to the pending litigation.Read More