Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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.

Tyson Foods Inc, the largest US meat processor, is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to thousands of its frontline workers at its Iowa meat processing plants this week.

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.