Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New research analyzed the relationship between our moods and the food we eat and found it really is a complicated relationship to say the least.

During a recent virtual meeting of Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture, Ministers agreed to remove the reference margin limit for AgriStability, one of the business risk management (BRM) programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.…

Three major pandemics of avian influenza, African swine fever and coronavirus all affected the global poultry industry in 2020 especially in terms of imports and exports.

The USDA announced the creation of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers, a new initiative to offer financial assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by pandemic-related disruptions.

COVID- 19 changed everything, including shipping - timing and costs are volatile. Will it all settle down in 2021?

US broiler producers may have to report antibiotic use to APHIS and China plans agriculture industry consolidation.

Meatpacker JBS USA said on 15 March that more than 20% of its employees have received a COVID-19 vaccine, while rival Tyson Foods Inc said more than 10% of its workers have received a shot.

The USDA announced a nationwide extension of several waivers to 30 September 2021 that allow children to receive meals this summer when schools are out of session.

The US House of Representatives has passed HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - what does this mean for US agriculture?

The US House of Representatives voted in favour of the American Rescue Plan on 10 March, sending it to the White House for President Joe Biden's signature.

The Covid-19 pandemic caused chaos for the agricultural sector all around the world but was particularly troublesome in sub-Saharan Africa.

The American Rescue Plan, the US' new COVID-19 relief package, passed the US Senate on 6 March.

USDA predicts that European chicken production will bounce back from the declines seen in 2020.

Poultry producers must choose between targeting premium products at cash-rich consumers stuck at home or prioritising their value offerings for those feeling the financial strain of COVID-19, according to new research from Rabobank.…

The Biden-Harris administration is taking action to increase support for families struggling to put food on the table.

The Government of Canada has earmarked $7.8 million to help meat companies implement changes to safeguard the health and safety of workers due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Foster Farms has partnered with Save Mart Pharmacy in California to vaccinate poultry workers against COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccines are making their way into the arms of US meat and agriculture workers, but companies and union officials say progress needs to be faster after coronavirus outbreaks idled slaughterhouses and sickened thousands of workers.…

The RIA news agency reported that Russia could reduce a tax on poultry imports from Brazil if rising domestic prices do not stabilise.

Agriculture continues to be a strong driver of Canada’s economy, with farmers playing a key role in ensuring Canadians have access to affordable, high-quality food.