Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Snapshot of Australian Agriculture report shows a ag production is growing, exports are strong

The US Senate voted to confirm Tom Vilsack as head of the Department of Agriculture on 23 February, returning the former Iowa governor to the job he held under ex-President Barack Obama.

COVID-19 severely impacted the US poultry industry in 2020. Now, it looks like we’re seeing signs of stability and recovery.

Acting USDA Secretary Kevin Shea and Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, MD say that there is no credible evidence of food or food packaging transmitting SARS-CoV-2 bacteria.

Total US red meat and poultry production in 2020 increased to a record 106.5 billion pounds, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

The USDA has deployed 127 disaster, public health specialists to assist with federal COVID-19 response.

Though economic data suggests that the United States is recovering from the COVID-19 crisis, recent bouts of sub-zero temperatures threaten the agriculture sector.

The USDA has extended the evictions and foreclosure moratorium to 30 June 2021 and issues additional guidance for servicing loans impacted by COVID-19, bringing relief to rural residents.

COVID-19 has served as a catalyst for changes in digitization, deglobalization, economic and social turmoil, consumer habits and price dynamics.

Tyson Foods reported lower-than-expected first quarter sales on 11 February, citing weak meat demand at restaurants during COVID-19, sending shares down by as much as 7.5%.

In a step towards passing a $1.9 trillion relief package, the House Agriculture Committee voted 25-23 in favour of the bill’s food and nutrition title, potentially giving $16.1 billion in relief to farmers.

US First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, set out huge hearts in shades of pink, white and red on the North Lawn of the White House to share not only with the President but with the nation and the world.

Tyson Foods Inc faces pressure from nuns, the Teamsters union and asset managers to disclose more about its lobbying and human-rights policies, after meatpacking workers were ravaged by COVID-19 last year.

Brazil’s third-largest meat processor, Cooperativa Central Aurora Alimentos, plans to expand chicken processing and maintain the size of pork operations as it seeks to boost sales to markets such as China and tackle rivals in Brazil, its chief executive said on Wednesday 10 February.…

Chicken processor Perdue Farms has partnered with the Virginia Department of Health to distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to plant workers.

Robin Horel, president of the International Poultry Council, told EuroTier 2021 participants he's bullish on poultry production in the North America and globally

A new video that shows how abattoirs in the UK are taking steps to minimise the spread of COVID-19 has gone live this week.

The US House of Representatives is examining the worker safety records of poultry and meat companies in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicken and pork processor Cranswick said its annual performance would come in ahead of expectations due to COVID-19 boost in retail sales.

Russia’s food safety watchdog said that Chinese customs officials had found coronavirus traces on the packaging of 13 batches of poultry from various companies.