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New Orleans house cat infected with bird flu, officials say
The first case of bird flu was confirmed in New Orleans last week after the H5N1 virus was detected in a house cat on Jan. 14, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.  The ...
Trump’s Agriculture Pick Addresses Tariff and Immigration Impact on Farmers
Brooke Rollins, the president’s nominee to lead the Agriculture Department, will appear before the Senate agriculture committee on Thursday.
US health agencies cancel external meetings, travel after Trump admin directives
U.S. health agencies including the CDC this week canceled meetings with external groups, paused some public health publications and told employees to freeze travel after directives from the Department ...
New report calls for improved oversight of meat and poultry
A new watchdog report highlights issues with the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding meat and poultry safety. The report shows that the department has paused work ...
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DA bans import of birds, poultry products from South Dakota
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday, January 23, 2025, a temporary import ban on birds and poultry products from South Dakota, United State ...
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Idaho lawmakers consider requiring employers to verify immigration status of workers; program shows little impact in other states
Republican Congressman Mike Simpson hopes that one day Idaho can surpass Wisconsin as the No. 2 dairy-producing state in the nation. But he doesn’t think it can get there without the labor of ...
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Farm loses entire flock of hens due to bird flu outbreak
A family-run farm in Chicago's south suburbs was grappling Wednesday with what they said was a devastating case of bird flu.
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More Than 105,000 Pounds of Chicken Recalled by a Restaurant Chain
Yet another case of unlisted allergens could lead to consumer safety issues (and significant food waste) for one food chain with restaurants in the South and Midwest.
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Avian flu hits more poultry in 4 states amid snow geese deaths in Delaware
Outbreaks in commercial poultry have recently been reported in a tri-state area that makes up the Delmarva peninsula, and regional officials are collaborating on a unified response ...
United Therapeutics plans $96M facility for genetically edited swine in northeast Houston
A recent Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing says the new building will be 77,048 square feet. It's expected ...
The Dissonance of Climate Promises at Davos
C.E.O.s, policymakers and billionaires at the World Economic Forum’s conference have long pledged to fight climate change. Has it done any good?
FDA asks pet food manufacturers to adhere to safety plans in the wake of H5N1
The FDA is calling on pet food manufacturers to enhance safety plans following incidents of H5N1 avian flu in domestic cats linked to uncooked food products. The agency emphasizes the need to treat ...