USDA boosts state meat processing reimbursement

The USDA will increase its reimbursement for meat and poultry inspection programs this year and the CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says it’s appreciated. Ted McKinney tells Brownfield “what this provides is the funding that gets USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service up to the 50 percent level, that’s been…… Continue Reading

Broiler sets, placements 1% ahead of last year

2025 broiler sets and placements continue to maintain their faster than 2024 pace. The USDA says 252.076 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, rising 553,000 from the previous week and 1% from a year ago, with average hatchability just over 79%. 193.558 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down 122,000…… Continue Reading

The USDA approves Indiana’s SNAP waiver

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has approved Indiana’s waiver to remove soft drinks and candy from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Emily Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, says implementing restrictions takes away from the program’s intended purpose.  “SNAP is a program that goes directly to the consumer,” she says. “It enables families to…… Continue Reading

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