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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “USDA”
The novel H5N1 virus facing animal agriculture has been in the spotlight recently as it transferred from poultry to other livestock. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the collaboration between federal agencies and other stakeholders in light of cases of H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in dairy cattle.
Difficulty provides an opportunity for growth. The U.S. beef industry is re-learning this lesson as the cow herd continues to contract as demand for beef continues to grow domestically and abroad. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), USDA and the Beef Checkoff are collaborating to promote cuts often overlooked. USMEF President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, shares more on growing opportunities for …
The April Cattle on Feed Report from USDA came out last Friday. Listen in as USDA Livestock Analyst, Shayle Shagam shares key insights.
A look at milk products and classes as well as meat prices outlooks from USDA for April with World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.
How are U.S. animal protein sectors performing? Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, discusses beef, pork, and broiler production in USDA’s latest forecasts.
Cattle prices have hit record numbers recently and it doesn’t look like prices will cool any time soon. USDA Livestock Analyst, Mike McConnell, shares more.
As we move into the Easter weekend, have you ever wondered why we hunt eggs? Or maybe you’ve wondered how the Easter bunny came to be? U.S. Department of Agriculture Historical Expert, Anne Effland, shares more.
The American Peanut Council and United States Department of Agriculture are working hard to promote peanuts internationally. As new promotion initiatives roll out, Tyron Spearman shares more.
While Southeastern flocks have thankfully not had intense exposure to wild bird vector populations, a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak persists among wild birds. United State Department of Agriculture Chief Veterinarian, Rosemary Sifford, discuss some of the concerns associated with the ongoing issue.
Many producers have found added value for their cattle through marketing freezer beef in their communities. Until now, though inspected for sale by USDA, those locally slaughtered cattle have been left without valuable quality grades. Following a recent feasibility study, USDA has announced a pilot program for remote beef grading. United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, announced the remote …
