U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Tuesday announced a comprehensive plan to bolster the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to combat foodborne illness while speaking at the opening of USDA’s new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory in Normandy, Missouri.

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President Trump on Thursday nominated Dr. Julie Callahan, currently the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy, to the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator.

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House appropriators made progress this week on multiple individual spending bills for FY2026, while Senate appropriations leadership gave indications for action next week ahead of the August recess.

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The chicken industry is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of time-pressed consumers who prioritize convenience and speed in meal preparation. With millennials and younger generations juggling careers and children, the industry is responding with innovative digital solutions and product adaptations that align with modern eating habits. Hear about this and more at the 2025 Chicken Marketing Summit at the DeSoto Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, on July 28-30, 2025.

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Inflation across a number of proteins led to an overall increase of 4.0% for meat and poultry prices in June, according to the latest Performance Report from Circana, 210 Analytics, and Hillphoenix. Fresh meat prices increased far more than processed meat and poultry prices. Despite inflation, consumers have purchased far more meat and poultry. Today’s meat department volume level is only surpassed by the 2020 pandemic year volume.

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The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs (US-RSPE) Framework reporting submission period is open now until September 19, 2025. 

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A new report from CoBank says rural businesses “should be increasing their focus on technology to overcome labor availability challenges.”

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Wayne-Sanderson Farms on Monday announced a new multi-year sponsorship as the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).” This collaboration unites two Southern icons, bringing delicious chicken and unforgettable experiences to college sports fans across the region.

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U.S. total broiler slaughter data for the week ending July 12, 2025, is estimated by USDA’s Poultry Market News Service to be 172,507,000 broilers, a 4-percent increase from the same week a year earlier.

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