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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a new initiative aimed at strengthening America’s meat and poultry processing sector, with the goal of creating more opportunities for livestock producers and increasing competition throughout the supply chain. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced the department’s new Small Processor Action Plan, which is designed to reduce regulatory burdens, improve access to technical …
(NAFB) — Assuming that trade negotiations ever get going between the United States and the United Kingdom, feathers on both sides could get ruffled over poultry. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told U.S. Vice President Mike Pence that, “We’re not to keen on chlorinated chicken.” During a visit to the U.K. last week, Pence did admit that poultry could become …
Occupational injuries and illnesses in the poultry slaughter and processing workforce have fallen by 83 percent over the last 20 years, showcasing significant progress in workplace safety. According to the 2017 Injury and Illness Report released by the Department of Labor, the decline is continuing, which is a positive development for those navigating a difficult work environment in this industry. …
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has denied a request by the National Chicken Council to allow for faster processing line speeds in packing plants. The decision follows a petition from NCC asking for young chicken plants to be exempt from the 140-birds-per-minute maximum line speed under the New Poultry Inspection System. USDA says the petition asked for no line speed …
