Articles tagged under: biosecurity
An Agroterrorism Threat
Published June 5, 2025
The Fusarium graminearum pathogen, found with two Chinese researchers who are being charged with smuggling a biological pathogen into the U.S., has implications for crop production. "It's a biological pathogen that can cause absolutely devastating crop diseases, particularly for wheat…Lawmakers Eye Memorial Day for Budget Reconciliation
Published May 14, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants the budget reconciliation bill passed by Memorial Day. "I don't know that's going to be the case or not, but there is a desire to get something done as quickly as possible," said Jim Callan,…USDA Tightens Bird Flu Relief with New Biosecurity Rules
Published December 31, 2024
USDA has implemented a new interim final rule updating the indemnity payments provided to poultry operations affected by avian influenza. Under the updated regulations, a commercial poultry farm affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that wants to restock, the premises…World Pork Expo is Back in 2020
Published February 12, 2020
After a brief hiatus, the World Pork Expo is back June 3-5 at the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Precautionary measures were taking with the 2019 Expo due to the outbreak of African swine fever in Asian countries. This year’s gathering…