The agency has received criticism for changing its original testing windows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has responded to criticisms of the tempering of its initial emergency order…
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USDA Invests $46 Million into New Farmers, Ranchers
The funding will help new producers enter the business as the average age of farmers increases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $46 million in grants this…
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CDC Allocates $10 Million to Curb Cattle Bird Flu Outbreak
Though the public risk is low, the agency seeks to prevent the mutation of new strains. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week that…
Read MoreDHS Outlines Role in Bird Flu Outbreak Management
The agency says that ICE is helping response efforts while not enforcing immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a statement outlining how it is…
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Colorado Reports Fourth Human Case of Bird Flu
A dairy farm employee contracted unusual pink eye and cough During the week, Colorado officials confirmed that another dairy farm worker has tested positive for avian flu. The…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Applications for Bird Flu Dairy Herd Losses
The agency offers to cover a portion of financial losses for cow infection isolation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it is opening applications…
Read MoreCDC Confirms Second Human Case of Bird Flu
Another dairy worker contracts H5N1, this time in Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that a second person has been infected with a rare…
Read MoreUSDA Increases Efforts to Reduce the Impact and Spread of H5N1
The department is offering a variety of compensations and reimbursements for lost milk production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced assistance to improve on-site biosecurity for producers who…
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USDA Updates Organic Chicken Pasture Protocol
The department requires organic chickens to have access to outdoor pastures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently finalized an update to organic chicken regulations, requiring all organic…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Grants for Organic Market Development
Secretary Vilsack announces competitive grants with up to $75 million available. Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new grant…
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