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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced that it is investing $73 million in 21 grant projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion …
USDA Awards More Than $75 Million in New Grants to Boost Meat and Poultry Production Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds within the …
PA Agriculture Secretary Advises Vigilance to Pennsylvania Poultry Owners to Protect Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) states it has awarded $4,000 to Horsemen U to support Horsemen U’s continuing education platform for a full year. …
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation Awards to $4,000 to Horsemen U Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought may have an additional year to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains …
IRS: Drought-Stricken Farmers and Ranchers Have More Time to Replace Livestock Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The All-American Dairy Show recently returned to Harrisburg this weekend, featuring four days of show ring competition, youth programming and dairy innovation to the Pennsylvania Farm Show …
Secretary of Agriculture: Dairy Innovation Fuels On-Farm Resiliency and STEM Careers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The All-American Dairy Show, returns to Harrisburg this weekend for its 57th year. The event, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, features …
All-American Dairy Show Returns to Farm Show Complex Showcasing U.S. Dairy Industry’s Promising Future, Proud Present Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of …
USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses Read More
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — The USDA recently announced it intends to make significant investments to expand processing capacity and increase competition in meat and poultry processing to make agricultural markets …
USDA Announces $500 Million for Expanded Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states it will begin work on three proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, the 100-year …
USDA to Begin Work to Strengthen Enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The CWD-positive deer recently detected in Warren County has led to new regulations to reduce the risk of the disease spreading.
Newly Detected CWD-Positive Leads to New Regulations Read More