NASDA

JANUARY 29, 2025

They include the farm bill , food systems , pesticide regulations , PFAS and state cooperative agreement funding. Farm Bill The upcoming farm bill must be dedicated to supporting American agriculture and essential food and nutrition assistance programs. Food Systems NASDA will advocate for policies and programs that fortify U.S.

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Food Politics

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued: Food Safety: Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. We have long reported that the fragmented nature of the federal food safety oversight system causes inconsistent oversight, ineffective coordination, and inefficient use of resources. food supply, both domestic and imported.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Organic poultry farming is an increasingly popular method of poultry production that emphasizes environmentally sustainable and animal welfare-friendly practices. … Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Organic Poultry Farming Business

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The Equation

MAY 1, 2024

Tyson Foods, the largest meat and poultry producer in the United States, churns out billions of animal products each year. In addition to countless ribeye steaks and chicken nuggets, Tyson also produces contaminated wastewater—over 18.5 billion gallons in 2022 alone.

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Food Politics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Farm Action , an organization devoted to stopping corporate agrocultural monopolies and building fair competition in rural America, has issued a short report, Balancing the US Agricuiltural Trade Deficit with Higher Value Food Crops. food system focuses on feed for animals and fuel for automobiles. Make them happen!

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In an action item approved today, NASDA members urged the establishment of regulatory frameworks for distinguished labeling of cell-based meat, poultry and seafood products and encouraged the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service and U.S. territories.

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 22, 2023

Under the plans, new rules would have required food products to be categorised in different tiers, depending upon method of production. See more: Campaign for better food labelling to protect UK farmers Pork, poultry and eggs […] The post Defra drops plans for mandatory animal welfare labelling appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. territories.

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Agriculture Agriculture Forestry Poultry 361

Wisconsin Farmers Union

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Earlier this week it was reported that Pure Prairie Poultry had declared bankruptcy and shut down with very little notice, affecting workers at the processing plant in Charles City, Iowa, as well as contract growers across Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. We will continue working toward a more just and sustainable food system.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I loved the process of moving the tractor, getting them food and water and raising them,” he says. Siewicki started Vital Mission Farm with the hopes of helping to create a more sustainable food industry. He shows poultry farmers how to build feeders, shelters, feed storage containers, transports and coolers at an affordable price.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

Part Three will move further along the supply chain, taking a deeper look at how federal market opportunities support the success of efficient regional food systems. King’s Poultry Farm in Bradford, Ohio. These investments focus in areas of production, processing, aggregation/distribution, market opportunities, and consumer access.

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Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The USDA announces updated guidelines for substantiating claims on meat and poultry labels in these categories. appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle. Plenty of evidence suggests that many do. We need a better system. The full guidelines. The advance Federal Register notice.

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Food Politics

JUNE 19, 2024

The CDC says: “Mammals can be infected with H5N1 bird flu viruses when they eat infected birds, poultry, or other animals and/or if they are exposed to environments contaminated with virus. appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle. 101 herds of dairy cattle. June 24 at 1 PM CST. Register for it here.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 29, 2025

It has infected and, in the case of dairy herds and poultry flocks, mass culling: Wild birds Domestic Chickens Domestic Turkeys Domestic Ducks Dairy cattle Raw milk Wild and captive mammals Pet dogs and cats People What is the government doing? As for its effects on the food system? Higher prices, for sure: Egg Prices Are High.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 27, 2024

Recycled content in food packaging is increasing as sustainability advocates press manufacturers to cut their use of virgin plastic. Geueke, who led a review of more than 700 studies on chemicals in plastic food contact items, said that research on recycled plastics is limited. Since 1990, the U.S. The Coca-Cola Co.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 8, 2023

It is very important that food troughs should not be overfilled and neither should the tube feeders be too widely opened, the construction of the food trough

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Poultry Construction Food 98

Agric4profits

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Food is picked up by the beak and selected on the basis of feel and appearance rather than The digestive system of the fowl is simple but well-organized.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Some of the terms used on food labels are official certifications, enforced by the USDA or a nonprofit entity, and the presence of the certification means that the farming operation has been verified in some way for compliance. Below is a list of definitions for common phrases on food labels. Do you know what “cage-free” means?

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Food Free Range Pasture Poultry 121

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement. This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. These include: Livestock and poultry breed development for organic systems.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 21, 2024

One of the biggest drivers for establishing Aleph Farms was to play meaningful roles in solving some of humanity’s biggest challenges, relating to food security, nature conservation, and climate action. Reducing food loss and food waste plays a major role in reaching such important goals. A recent report from the U.S.

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The Equation

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This piece serves as the second blog of the series “Agricultural Workers, Essential but Excluded” in partnership with HEAL Food Alliance. Despite this, the working people in our food and farm systems continue to be historically excluded from (or provided minimal protections under) federal law. percent of the US workforce.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This implies the provision of certain food elements (nutrients) that the body of the Nutrition is the process which provides nourishment to a living organism.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Last year, in the lead-up to COP27, the biggest global convening on climate change, many groups worked to call attention to the fact that governments and businesses were not doing nearly enough to address food and agriculture in their plans to tackle the crisis. Food Systems Summit in 2021. consumers of all kinds,” said Nabarro.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The busiest time of the year for USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline is the week before Thanksgiving. Calls, chats and emails are answered by food safety specialists who even work on Thanksgiving Day to ensure your meal is safe.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Photo credit: USDA The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has promoted the sale of foods locally for over two decades via business and community investments made by Value-Added Producer Grants , Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Grants , and most recently Regional Food System Partnership grants.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Maple Leaf Foods has chosen an old, familiar name for the pork production business it plans to spin off as a separate publicly-traded company in 2025. The new, independent pork company will be called Canada Packers Inc. “We are thrilled to launch Canada Packers as the new name for our future independent pork company,” said.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Catastrophe loomed everywhere I looked: in the dust bowls on the once-fertile plains of central Turkey, in the vanishing lakes of Mexico City, in the fetid cesspools outside the factory farms of North Carolina, in the disease-ravaged olive trees of Puglia, in the rapid wiping away of diverse food webs in every biome.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Climate on the Menu Read the stories in our series with Eater: Beyond Farm to Table: How Chefs Can Support Climate-Friendly Food Systems As global warming bears down, some restaurants are forging stronger bonds with regional food systems and regenerative farms. Food service buildings in the U.S.,

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The Equation

MAY 14, 2024

Generically called the “farm” bill, it is actually a farm and food bill that supports a wide range of programs, including ones that cover crop insurance, financial credit, and export subsidies for farmers, as well as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.

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Farming First

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Collaborating withPartners in Food Solutions, Cte dIvoire-based poultry producerMarkegest has set a strong example for the industry. The post Enhancing Poultry Packaging Standards for Consumer Safety appeared first on Farming First.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2023

An investigation by the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has revealed housed birds and free-range birds are being mixed at separate, […] The post Chicken supplier passing off housed birds as free range appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Food Politics

MARCH 4, 2025

Senate: Telephone: 202-224-3121 The post Bird flu, egg prices, and what urgently needs doing appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle. Once again:Phone numbers for leaving comments: The White House: 202-456-1111 U.S. House of Representatives: 202-225-3121 Website: [link] U.S.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Cassava flour can be complemented with a large number of ingredients that provide the nutrients needed to obtain balanced food rations for poultry. Soybean (ful

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The Equation

AUGUST 24, 2023

Farmworkers contribute back-breaking labor to put food on our plates while being exposed to numerous health hazards like heat,  toxic pesticide exposure , and  food insecurity. For comparison, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) distributed $1.8 But that could all change with the next food and farm bill.

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Jayson Lusk

MAY 29, 2023

He explained that most dietary protein consumed in the United States is derived from animal sources, with poultry and meat as the top sources, followed by bread products, milk, cheese, eggs, plant-based protein foods, and seafood (Pasiakos et al., protein consumption comes from animal and dairy foods (Phillips et al.,

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Passage of the bill will also help each state address its needs for public practice veterinarians (food safety, public health, epidemiology, pathology, molecular diagnostics, virology, toxicology, immunology, bacteriology, serology, foreign animal disease preparedness, and livestock infectious diseases).

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Food Politics

MAY 2, 2024

As I’ve said before , USDA is at long last taking a first step toward declaring Salmonella an adulterant on poultry products. Poultry producers should be responsible for eliminating pathogens in their flocks. appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle. We should not have to run our kitchens like biohazard laboratories.

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