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Tom Polansek

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Trump administration aims to make faster meat processing permanent

The Trump administration said on Monday it plans to permanently allow U.S. poultry and pork processing plants to operate more quickly,

Trump administration aims to make faster meat processing permanent
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Canada resumes imports from biggest US pork plant run by Smithfield Foods

Canada has resumed imports from the biggest U.S. pork-processing plant, a Smithfield Foods facility in Tar Heel, North Carolina, after suspending shipments for about

Canada resumes imports from biggest US pork plant run by Smithfield Foods
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|US

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end

Hundreds of U.S. meat plants granted access to China in a 2020 "Phase 1" trade deal with President Donald Trump are set to lose

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end
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Tariffs make pork business more complicated, Smithfield Foods CEO says

Tariffs make it more complicated for Smithfield Foods, the biggest U.S. pork processor, to sell all parts of a pig, CEO Shane Smith said on Wednesday. U.S.

Tariffs make pork business more complicated, Smithfield Foods CEO says
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Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freeze

By P.J.

Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freeze
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USDA eliminates two food safety advisory committees

The U.S.

USDA eliminates two food safety advisory committees
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Canada suspends imports from biggest US pork processing plant

Canada has blocked imports from the biggest U.S. pork processing plant, a facility run by Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel, North Carolina, the company said on Friday.

Canada suspends imports from biggest US pork processing plant
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

US farmers face higher costs, fewer markets from tariffs, farm groups warn

U.S.

US farmers face higher costs, fewer markets from tariffs, farm groups warn
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With Trump's tariffs, Illinois farmers worry about losing corn sales to Mexico

U.S.

With Trump's tariffs, Illinois farmers worry about losing corn sales to Mexico
Economy|Health|Political|US

US will spend up to $1 billion to combat bird flu, USDA secretary says

The U.S. will invest up to $1 billion to combat the spread of bird flu, as well as increase imports of eggs in an effort to drive down high

US will spend up to $1 billion to combat bird flu, USDA secretary says
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California lab sends some bird flu tests out of state during outbreak

(This Feb. 26 story has been corrected after the University of California clarified that the lab has sent some bird flu tests out of state for months, in paragraphs 1, 8 and in the headline) By Tom

California lab sends some bird flu tests out of state during outbreak
Economy|Food|US

How bird flu has sent US eggs prices skyrocketing

The price of eggs at U.S. grocery stores has climbed to a record high, nearly doubling from a year ago, as outbreaks of bird flu have led to shortages by

How bird flu has sent US eggs prices skyrocketing
Americas|Business|Economy|Food|Health|MidEast|World

Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US to ease bird flu disruptions

Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States as a devastating outbreak of bird flu is slashing U.S.

Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US to ease bird flu disruptions
Food|Health|Science|US

US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food

Two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to their consumption of pet food made from raw chicken, state agriculture officials said

US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food
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US bird flu response disrupted in early weeks of Trump administration, sources say​

The Trump administration has disrupted the U.S. response to bird flu as the outbreak worsens, leading to confusion and concern among federal staff, state

US bird flu response disrupted in early weeks of Trump administration, sources say​
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US

Cuts to USAID halt US farm research at universities, sources say

The Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S.

Cuts to USAID halt US farm research at universities, sources say
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Live poultry markets in New York City, suburbs shut over bird flu

Authorities in New York state have temporarily closed all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties after detecting bird flu at

Live poultry markets in New York City, suburbs shut over bird flu
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Second bird flu strain found in US dairy cattle, USDA says

U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not been seen in cows, the U.S.

Second bird flu strain found in US dairy cattle, USDA says
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US food purchases for foreign aid halted despite waiver, sources say

The U.S. has stopped purchases for foreign food aid programs since the Trump administration began a sweeping review of federal aid spending

US food purchases for foreign aid halted despite waiver, sources say
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Trump tariffs to stoke US food inflation despite pledge to lower costs

U.S. consumers grappling with soaring prices for beef and eggs will face even higher costs for meat, vegetables and fruit if President

Trump tariffs to stoke US food inflation despite pledge to lower costs
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Smithfield Foods to keep US pork plants open, eyes tariffs amid IPO, CEO says

Smithfield Foods does not plan to close more U.S. pork processing plants, Chief Executive Shane Smith said on Tuesday, as the company returned to a U.S

Smithfield Foods to keep US pork plants open, eyes tariffs amid IPO, CEO says
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Bird flu outbreak in Georgia threatens US chicken exports, trade group says

An outbreak of bird flu in poultry in the U.S. state of Georgia, the nation's biggest chicken producer, is set to trigger trade restrictions from major meat

Business|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|US

Smithfield Foods seeks up to $10.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Smithfield Foods is targeting a valuation of up to $10.73 billion in its New York flotation, the biggest U.S. pork processor said on Tuesday, moving

Smithfield Foods seeks up to $10.7 billion valuation in US IPO
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US turkey producers should ramp up bird flu testing, USDA says

U.S. poultry producers should ramp up testing and monitoring of turkeys for bird flu before they are slaughtered to ensure the virus stays out of the food supply,

US turkey producers should ramp up bird flu testing, USDA says
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US detects avian flu in milk, says dairy supplies are safe

Samples of milk collected from sick cattle in Kansas and Texas tested positive for avian flu, but the nation's milk supply is safe, the U.S.

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