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WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a series of advancements in the Department of Agriculture’s five-pronged strategy to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and ease the …
Egg Prices Plummet! USDA’s Bold Action Brings Relief to Farmers and Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under the direction of Secretary Brooke Rollins, recently launched a $1 billion initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges posed by …
USDA Unveils $1 Billion Plan to Combat Avian Flu, Stabilize Egg Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to supplement shakes distributed in …
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Targets Vulnerable Seniors—Are Long-Term Care Facilities Safe Enough? Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) traveled to Lancaster County on Saturday, February 15, to meet with poultry farmers, industry representatives, and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. …
Senator McCormick Joins Struggling Farmers in Avian Flu Battle, Vows to Protect Pennsylvania’s Poultry Industry Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has reached a significant “stage four” milestone in the USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy, marking it as the first major dairy-producing state to achieve HPAI-free status. …
Game-Changer for Pennsylvania! State Declares Dairy Industry Safe from Deadly Virus Amid National Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is ramping up its response to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) following confirmed cases affecting commercial poultry operations in five counties. …
Devastating Bird Flu Strikes Pennsylvania Farms – Bold Action Taken to Save Agriculture Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed two critical pieces of legislation Thursday, introducing updates to improve Pennsylvania’s agricultural workforce and facilitate international sports medicine ahead of global events set …
Governor Shapiro Takes Bold Action to Shield Pennsylvania Farms from Deadly Bird Flu and Welcome World-Class Sports Events Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture last week confirmed the state’s first Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) case of 2025. The detection was made in a 50,000-bird commercial …
Emergency in Pennsylvania! Deadly Bird Flu Hits 50,000-Bird Poultry Farm, Sparks Statewide Action Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced $590 million in funding to Moderna to expedite the development of mRNA-based vaccines aimed at combating …
HHS Provides $590 Million to Moderna for Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Development Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), has released the country’s first National …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National One Health Framework to Combat Zoonotic Diseases Read More