US takes action to address food insecurity amid the COVID-19 crisis 5 Mar 2021 The Biden-Harris administration is taking action to increase support for families struggling to put food on the table.
Government of Canada invests $7.8 million in worker safety at meat plants 5 Mar 2021 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 expands its COVID-19 employee vaccination program 4 Mar 2021 Foster Farms has partnered with Save Mart Pharmacy in California to vaccinate poultry workers against COVID-19.
As US meatpackers announce vaccine plans, workers groups highlight slow progress 4 Mar 2021 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.…
Russia could reduce poultry import tax for Brazil to stabilise domestic prices 3 Mar 2021 The RIA news agency reported that Russia could reduce a tax on poultry imports from Brazil if rising domestic prices do not stabilise.
Canada's annual farm income on track for record year 2 Mar 2021 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 offers vaccinations to thousands of meat plant workers in Iowa 2 Mar 2021 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.
Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2021 report shows production growth 1 Mar 2021 The Snapshot of Australian Agriculture report shows a ag production is growing, exports are strong
US Senate confirms Tom Vilsack as USDA secretary 24 Feb 2021 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.
2021 IPPE: Post-COVID Economic Outlook for US Poultry 24 Feb 2021 COVID-19 severely impacted the US poultry industry in 2020. Now, it looks like we’re seeing signs of stability and recovery.
US administration stresses that risk of transmitting COVID-19 through food packaging is still negligible 22 Feb 2021 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.
USDA Ag Outlook Forum: Solid meat demand needs to continue to counter bigger supplies 22 Feb 2021 Total US red meat and poultry production in 2020 increased to a record 106.5 billion pounds, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
USDA updates its COVID-19 strategy 20 Feb 2021 The USDA has deployed 127 disaster, public health specialists to assist with federal COVID-19 response.
Weekly poultry digest: US begins economic recovery amid cold snap 19 Feb 2021 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.
Biden Administration extends foreclosure moratorium and mortgage forbearance 18 Feb 2021 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.
2021 IPPE: COVID-19 and its impact on global trade 17 Feb 2021 COVID-19 has served as a catalyst for changes in digitization, deglobalization, economic and social turmoil, consumer habits and price dynamics.
Shares in Tyson drop as quarterly sales come in below estimates 15 Feb 2021 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%.
US NFU hails additional support for food and ag in COVID-19-relief bill 14 Feb 2021 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.
Happy Valentine's Day from US First Lady 13 Feb 2021 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 to face investor pressure over lobbying, human rights at shareholder meeting 11 Feb 2021 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.