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U.S. announces additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods, China responds

On February 7, 2025, in Trade Issues, by David Elrod

The U.S. announced this week that it is imposing an additional 10 percent tariff on certain imports from China, while China has responded with additional targeted tariffs.

Americans to eat 1.47 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl LIX

On January 31, 2025, in Wing Report, by David Elrod

While Kansas City is known for its barbecue and Philly its cheesesteaks, when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter than wings. The National Chicken Council (NCC) this week released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to consume 1.47 billion chicken wings watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle for the Lombardi Trophy. This figure represents an increase of 1.5 percent from last year’s game, or about 20 million more wings.

2025 IPPE wraps up with strong turnout; NCC debuts booth

On January 31, 2025, in Industry Events, NCC News, by David Elrod

USPOULTRY this week announced strong turnout numbers for the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), with roughly 31,000 attendees and nearly 600,000 square feet of exhibit space.

Representatives introduce legislation regarding Biden administration’s misguided Salmonella Framework

On January 24, 2025, in Legislative, Salmonella, by David Elrod

Key U.S. Representatives this week introduced legislation to protect poultry producers and consumers from a President Biden-era regulation known as the “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products.”

President Donald Trump’s second term begins

On January 24, 2025, in Elections, Production, by David Elrod

On Monday, America’s 45th President, Donald J. Trump, was inaugurated as the nation’s 47th President, returning to Washington four years after his first term concluded.

Agriculture Secretary nominee testifies in Senate confirmation hearing

On January 24, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

President Trump’s U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary nominee, Brooke Rollins, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, the latest step in her path toward Senate confirmation.

House Agriculture Committee leaders announce new members for 119th Congress

On January 24, 2025, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

House Agriculture Committee chair GT Thompson (R-PA) and ranking member Angie Craig (D-MN) this week announced rosters for the full committee and subcommittees for the 119th Congress.

USDA rushes to finalize third Packers and Stockyards rule before change in administration

On January 17, 2025, in Packers & Stockyards Act, by David Elrod

USDA this week is finalizing its third Packers and Stockyards Act rule, just days before the Trump administration is set to take office on January 20.

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U.S. announces additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods, China responds

Americans to eat 1.47 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl LIX

2025 IPPE wraps up with strong turnout; NCC debuts booth

Representatives introduce legislation regarding Biden administration’s misguided Salmonella Framework

President Donald Trump’s second term begins

Agriculture Secretary nominee testifies in Senate confirmation hearing

House Agriculture Committee leaders announce new members for 119th Congress

USDA rushes to finalize third Packers and Stockyards rule before change in administration

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