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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Monday, March 31, 2025
HPAI and aMPV, both viral diseases, are simultaneously circulating across the U.S., posing dual threats to the turkey industry. Millions of turkeys have perished as a result, while producers struggle to replenish their supplies as aMPV diminishes breeders’ egg laying.
House Democrats released a massive new coronavirus relief bill that would provide $16.5 billion in additional direct payments to farmers and authorize USDA to compensate producers who have to dispose of livestock and poultry that can’t be sold because of processing disruptions.