BioSec Industry Briefing — March 22, 2026
The American pork industry is navigating a complex landscape of expanding international opportunities and evolving domestic regulations as producers work to maintain operational efficiency and market access. Trade developments continue to shape the sector's outlook, with the U.S. Trade Representative signaling its commitment to an "America First" agenda that has drawn both support and concern […]
In-Depth: Meatpacker Consolidation Back in Washington’s Crosshairs
Efforts to scrutinize consolidation in the U.S. meat industry are gaining new momentum in Washington, as lawmakers from both parties increasingly target large packers amid persistently high beef prices. In…
War, tariffs and whiplash
Legislative Watch: Hog producers caught between global conflict, domestic policy shifts; Iran war fallout; Jones Act waivers; Section 301 tariff actions.
Federal court rejects DOJ challenge to California’s Prop 12
Trump administration argued that the state’s regulations should be invalidated because they were preempted by the federal Egg Products Inspection Act.
ProImmune and Roslin collaborate on animal health research
Partnership will validate species-specific Ankyron binders for swine, cattle, poultry and salmonid applications, such as zoonotic disease prevention.
Farm Group Opposes USDA Delay of Poultry Grower Rule
The National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) criticized USDA’s proposal to delay implementation of a poultry grower payment rule, calling the move a setback for contract farmers seeking greater transparency and…
USDA: Beef, Pork Production Declined in February Compared to a Year Ago
Beef production in February dropped 4% compared to the same month a year ago, according to the USDA Livestock Slaughter report issued Thursday. Beef production was 1.93 billion pounds from…
EU bovine production falls, pigs thrive in 2026 forecast
Spain’s output to jump 12%, amid African swine fever threat.
Is Influenza A virus elimination possible in breeding herds?
LIVE STREAM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 AT 1 PM CT – Influenza A virus in swine is a major contributor to PRRS complex and drives substantial economic losses, but is there…
Greece reports first FMD outbreak in 25 years
Foot-and-mouth disease was detected at a cattle farm in Lesvos.