The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional resources to increase and expand meat and poultry processing capacities. Up to $23.6 million is available to processors for technical assistance through the Meat, Poultry Readiness Grant program (MPIRG program).

“This is a win-win for American ranchers and Japanese consumers,” said United States Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel. “It ensures certainty for years and shows American beef can compete and win anywhere anytime.”

The act seeks to resolve supply chains and ease shipping backlogs. It is important to note, that differences exist between the House and Senate versions, which will require dialogue between the two chambers.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has announced it will hear the case brought by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) against California’s Proposition 12 (Prop. 12). “It's a very exciting decision, it means the Supreme Court is interested in reviewing whether or not what California has done here is constitutional,” said Travis Cushman, Senior Counsel for Public Policy at AFBF.

“Challenges facing our industry continue to evolve, and we hope our efforts this week help lawmakers understand why these issues are so important to the livelihoods of producers and the future of our industry,” said Terry Wolters, NPPC president.

To measure the total economic impact of the sectors, the analysis also includes the direct and indirect economic activity surrounding these industries, capturing both upstream and downstream activity. For example, when a farm equipment retailer hires new employees because farmers are buying more tractors, experts consider the new salaries an indirect impact.

The DGA provides science-based advice on what to eat and drink to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. It is designed for policymakers and nutrition and health professionals to help all individuals and their families consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet.

Earlier this year, USDA announced transitional standards that will begin in the school year (SY) 2022-2023, running through SY 2023-2024. The goal is to give schools time to transition from current, pandemic operations, toward more nutritious meals.

The health and nutritional status of poultry are largely interconnected with the gut microbiome, which directly or indirectly affects gut morphology, nutrition, and immune responses.

Glucose and fatty acids have long been regarded as the primary sources of energy for the absorptive epithelial cells (enterocytes) of the avian small intestine. However, little is known about the use of amino acids for ATP production in these cells.

Pleomorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1) is a critical candidate gene that affects bovine stature and height. Past studies have focused on correlations between PLAG1 and quantitative traits.

The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) has been identified as a nutrient sensor along the gastrointestinal tract and plays a pivotal role in food digestion, nutrient absorption, and energy metabolism.

Performance horses are subjected to numerous stressors. These stressors may subsequently impact their overall performance. The present study measured oxidative stress biomarkers in the blood of exercising horses.

Understanding which dietary amino acids (AA) may impact the release of gut hormones involved in the modulation of feed intake, such as cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), can help improve pig feed formulations.

The present experiment was conducted to evaluate an optimal dietary Ca level by bone characteristics and Ca metabolism-related gene expression of broilers fed a corn-soybean meal diet from 22 to 42 d of age.

The amino acid arginine (Arg) is a precursor for the synthesis of multiple biological molecules including nitric oxide, polyamines, and creatine that are involved in cell proliferation, cellular remodeling, dilation of blood vessels, and phosphocreatine production for a readily available source of energy.

Boar semen preservation and artificial insemination are widely used in the pig industry. Although preservation in vitro prolongs sperm lifespan, reactive oxidative species (ROS) also accumulate in sperm with the increased preservation period.

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a significant economic and animal welfare challenge for the beef industry. Experiments related to the health and management of newly received cattle published in the last 15 yr were reviewed.

The pet food industry is interested in black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) because of its supposed sustainability and nutritional qualities.

The objectives of the current study were to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile electric stunner (E-STUN) as a method of humane euthanasia in heavy-weight mature boars and sows and to assess the outcomes when compared with a penetrating captive bolt gun (PCBG) method.