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Commercial poultry producers participating in USDA Biological Assessments for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have two options to consider. (Rod Bain and Lisa Rochette of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Lisa Rochette of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses the two types of biosecurity assessments available for commercial poultry operations per USDA’s Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza strategy.
Lisa Rochette of USDA-APHIS explains a regulatory audit for commercial poultry premises with confirmed positive HPAI to allow for restocking poultry and to be eligible for indemnity.
What did study conducted by a U.S. Forest Service research unit find out about the use of smart traps as a control method for feral swine populations? (Rod Bain and Forest Service researcher John Kilgo)
Scores of small rural communities are getting an economic/jobs boost from a new USDA investment package. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack) Much of this week's announced funding is for projects being done through the Rural Partners Network.
Livestock producers eligible for assistance under USDA Farm Service Agency disaster programs will have more time to turn in applications. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)
A Farm Service Agency official says producers should double check forms on file at their local USDA office in preparing their applications for two emergency relief programs. (Rod Bain and FSA Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge)
Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge explains the reason behind pre-filled applications for producer sign-up for the upcoming Emergency Relief Program and Emergency Livestock Relief Program.