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The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. The DMC safety net program from USDA helps producers…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has submitted the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods. The rule is proposing to establish additional…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $800 million in debt relief to distressed USDA farm loan borrowers. The loans will assist approximately 115,000 producers who cannot obtain sufficient commercial credit through direct and…
The United States Department of Labor has published a final rule to amend the H-2A visa program. The final rule, Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in the United States, is effective as of November 14, 2022.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a new policy resource page, Animals in NIH Research. The webpage provides details on how, why, and when NIH uses animals in biomedical research and the associated benefits.
President Biden has signed the National Security Memorandum on Strengthening the Security and Resilience of United States Food and Agriculture. The memorandum builds on the Biden Administration’s ongoing work to ensure Americans have access to safe,…
During the midterm elections, Colorado voters approved a ballot proposition that will create a universal free lunch system. Proposition FF or the Reduce Income Tax Deduction Amounts to Fund School Meals Program Measure comes because many educators and…
The 27th United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) was held this month in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. One of the top priorities during this year’s conference is to reduce the impact of food and agriculture systems on the environment.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced over $73 million in 21 grant projects through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). The grant projects will expand meat and poultry processing capacity, increase…
The American Society of Animal Science is a membership society that supports the careers of scientists and animal producers in the United States and internationally. ASAS is a 501c3 Professional Membership Organization.
For over 100 years, ASAS broadened membership to more than 5000 members. We’ve developed diverse and dynamic membership programs, and fostered the growth of the premier journal in animal science and the premier animal science meetings.
About ASASMembership is open to individuals, organizations, or firms interested in research and application, instruction, or extension in animal science or associated with the production, processing, marketing, or distribution of livestock and livestock products.
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