Biden-Harris Administration announces new actions to strengthen food supply chains, level the playing field for growers, and lower prices for consumers

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on May 26, announced more support, resources, and new rules that will strengthen the American food supply chain, promote fair and competitive agricultural markets, prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processors and make prices fairer for farmers and American consumers.

These actions build on President Biden’s historic whole-of-government effort to promote competition in the American economy and fulfill key pillars of the Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Action Plan launched in January by President Biden, Secretary Vilsack, and Attorney General Garland. These actions combat market dominance by a small number of major meat and poultry processors in key markets, where excessive concentration and control has led to lower prices paid to producers and higher prices paid by consumers

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Dairy plays an important role in a healthy and sustainable diet

The dairy industry has been struggling to address the misuse of dairy terms and images in the marketing and labeling of plant-based beverages.

With the increasing number of plant-based products calling themselves “alternatives” to dairy, it is more important than ever to continue to highlight the important role that milk, cheese and yogurt play in a healthy and sustainable diet.

New insights into how FMDV interacts with the immune system

Research at the Pirbright Institute reveals that the foot-and-mouth disease virus interacts with immune cells in tissues called lymphoid tissues, which are an essential part of the immune system.

This helps the virus to persist in animals such as African buffalo and allows these animals to become 'carriers' of the disease, which in turn poses a risk to other susceptible livestock.

Ground beef demand continues strong

Memorial Day is perhaps the biggest hamburger grilling day of the year, possibly rivaled by Independence Day. Ground beef demand has continued strong for the past twelve months after rising sharply in the second quarter of 2021 (indicated by the prices in the figure below).

The ground beef market is large and complex with two major demand channels in retail grocery and food service.

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Lack of widespread traceability could cost US cattle farmers, industry

Pam Haley, a cattle farmer and board member for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, has used electronic ID on her farm for several years. Those tags would allow animal health officials to trace cattle with any potential problems back to her farm.

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