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U.S. Avian Influenza Numbers Continue to Grow

So far, the highly pathogenic virus has appeared in flocks in 12 states, stoking fears of an outbreak comparable to that of 2015, which prompted the depopulation of 43 million chickens, along with 7.4 million turkeys.

USDA Committing $215 Million to Enhance American Food Supply Chain

The department is making the money available for projects and support that will promote competition, increase resiliency, and create economic opportunities in rural America.

USDA Easing Port Congestion to Help American Farmers, Agricultural Producers

Increasing capacity at the Port of Oakland, Calif., will help American farmers and agricultural producers move their product to market, while making better use of empty containers that are causing congestion at the ports.

Stop Foodborne Illness aims to get certain strains of Salmonella in poultry declared pathogens, following the same process it used to combat E.coli.

Step Up Against Foodborne Illness

Nonprofit emphasizes education and proper food safety culture as the means to reducing and preventing contamination.

New Action Plan to Offer Funding for Small Meat Producers

Administered by the USDA, the plan will make funds available to smaller meat producers to create a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.

Low Carbon Beef

美国农业部批准低碳牛肉a Process Verified Program Service Provider

The certification program enables beef farmers and ranchers to earn premiums by reducing carbon emissions and to differentiate and market beef raised with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

The USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry

The agency is initiating several key activities to gather the data and information necessary to support future action and move closer to the national target of a 25% reduction in Salmonella illnesses.

FDA & CDC: No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging

FDA and CDC continue to underscore that there is no credible evidence of food or food packaging associated with or as a likely source of viral transmission of COVID-19.

NACMPI: members appointed and members' terms extended.

USDA Completes Appointments to Food Safety Advisory Committee

NCAMPI members play key role in ensuring safe food system for the U.S.