The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s longstanding Meat and Poultry (MPP) Effluent Guidelines and Standards will stand, as EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that proposed changes to the regulation are unnecessary. In reaching its decision, EPA determined existing federal wastewater regulations under the Clean Water Act are effective and the burdens that proposed changes would inflict on meat and poultry processors …
Animal Ag News 8/29
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a commitment to new actions to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and recruit new veterinarians to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their role to protect American ranchers, animals, and our food supply. The National Pork Board (NPB) has named David Newman the organization’s …
Animal Ag News 8/22
The 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is less than six months away and has surpassed 629,000 square feet of exhibit space and secured more than 1,130 exhibitors. It is the largest trade show floor ever in IPPE’s history, and there is more to come. The White House announced a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, …
Animal Ag News 8/13
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) notched a legal victory in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia affirming protections for cattle farmers and ranchers from onerous and unnecessary air emissions reporting requirements. NCBA, along with a coalition of other livestock and farm groups, has engaged in this litigation for years to ensure that family farmers and ranchers …
Arkion Life Sciences Announces Promotions
Arkion Life Sciences announces the promotion of two executives in its EgCel® IgY Technology business unit. Both are key executives within the business unit and will drive adoption and growth of the EgCel portfolio of products (EggTek® and ActivEgg®), pipeline innovations and new services brought to market. Shawn W. Jones, PhD, has been promoted to Director of Innovation & Manufacturing, …
Animal Ag News 8/5
Hubbard Feeds, an Alltech company and a leader in livestock nutrition, is pleased to announce that Dr. Troy Wistuba has joined the team as director of beef nutrition. The Livestock Publication Council’s first regional workshop will feature a keynote address by Dr. Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal behaviorist, author, and autism advocate. Registration is now open! The Great Western Ranch, an …
Animal Ag News 7/29
There were 94.2 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of July 1, 2025, according to the Cattle report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This is the first July cattle inventory report since July 2023. EmGenisys, a pioneering animal health company leveraging artificial intelligence to evaluate embryo health in real-time, …
Animal Ag News 7/23
The House Natural Resources Committee held a full committee markup of several bills, including the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) commends the House Natural Resources Committee for reporting this legislation out of committee favorably. This legislation addresses an issue that NCBA members have faced for years, as they have dealt with the devastating …
Animal Ag News 7/15
USDA launched a new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory in St. Louis this week to bolster USDA’s efforts to combat foodborne illness. This better positions USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is responsible for ensuring meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled, to protect the nation’s food supply. FSIS will continue to work in …
Animal Ag News 7/8
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced American poultry producers will have greater market access to Namibia, which will now accept fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry exports from the United States, unlocking a market valued at $15 million. In addition, USDA successfully negotiated the removal of burdensome export and transit permit requirements for processed poultry products—reopening a previously restricted channel. …