High temps, drought likely to increase incidence of aflatoxin in corn

Study estimates 89.5% of corn-growing counties in 15 states will experience increased aflatoxin contamination in 2031-2040 compared to 2011-2020.

Outlook for 2023 is positive

With total U.S. red meat production projected to be down 3.7% in 2023, what about demand for U.S. pork?

Lower hog slaughter, pork production driving prices higher

USDA economists says first half of 2023 is a mixed picture.

Full Senate approves USDA Undersecretary Moffitt

USDA undersecretary nominees Bonnie and Torres Small votes also cleared out of Senate Ag Committee.

NPPC applauds USDA’s added safety measures on imported dogs

Additional requirements apply to dogs imported from ASF-postive countries.

Ag trade advisers named for next five years

Appointed advisors will serve until 2025 and provide technical expertise on trade policy matters.

Ag groups file additional comments on FMD vaccine

Zoetis seeks approval to bring live Foot and Mouth Disease virus into the U.S. mainland to develop a vaccine.

USDA looks to end FDA turf war on gene-editing livestock oversight

New proposed rule offers pathway for USDA, rather than FDA, to oversee regulatory framework for animal biotechnology.

Americans continue to trust farmers, approve sustainability practices

Nearly 88% trust farmers, a 4% jump from AFBF's June 2020 polling, and evidence public recognized pandemic supply chain issues were not within their control.