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Sales of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Spiked in 2024
Though a direct cause is unknown, the jump renews concerns over antibiotic resistance and cuts to federal agencies that work to reduce it.
civileats.com
Antibiotic sales for use on factory farms jumped. “It’s the biggest increase we’ve ever seen,” said Steve Roach, director of the Safe and Healthy Food Program at Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT), who has been tracking the issue for decades. “I was really surprised.” civileats.com/2026/01/20/s...
FDA is opening up for even more listening sessions before implementing a rule mandated by Congress over 15 years ago. Never a willingness to ask regulated industry to make any significant changes - in this case just record keeping.
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FDA plans more delays to food traceability rule; food safety leaders say it's time to quit stalling
The FDA has announced what it calls movement on implementation of the Food Traceability Rule, but some food safety experts say the agency isn’t really moving the needle.
In its announcement, the Food...
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March 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
FDA is opening up for even more listening sessions before implementing a rule mandated by Congress over 15 years ago. Never a willingness to ask regulated industry to make any significant changes - in this case just record keeping.
www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/02/fda-...
www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/02/fda-...
As #FactoryFarms get bigger so do the public health risks. Check out our latest blog and video on the link between factory farms and disease. www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/blog/the-con...
The Connection Between Bird Flu and Factory Farming — FACT
Today, most chickens and turkeys in the U.S. are raised in massive facilities that confine tens of thousands of birds in one place. These overcrowded conditions allow diseases like bird flu to spread ...
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February 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
As #FactoryFarms get bigger so do the public health risks. Check out our latest blog and video on the link between factory farms and disease. www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/blog/the-con...
A good portion of human urinary tract infections have food animal sources and it would be interesting to know if this holds for invasive E coli infections.
CDC study highlights growing threat of invasive E coli
A US surveillance study found a higher estimated incidence rate of invasive E coli than expected, and worrisome levels of antibiotic resistance.
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A US surveillance study found a higher estimated incidence rate of invasive E coli than expected, and worrisome levels of antibiotic resistance.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
February 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
A good portion of human urinary tract infections have food animal sources and it would be interesting to know if this holds for invasive E coli infections.
Mexico reports more human New World screwworm infections. www.cidrap.umn.edu/new-world-sc...
Mexico reports more human New World screwworm infections
Mexico has now reported 141 human cases of the parasitic infection, which is spread by flies.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Mexico reports more human New World screwworm infections. www.cidrap.umn.edu/new-world-sc...
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New testing found ractopamine—a growth promoting drug banned in EU & China—in U.S. military meat. It boosts Big Ag & Big Pharma profits but harms animals & human health. Prioritize troops over profits. US FDA should ban ractopamine now.
New testing found ractopamine—a growth promoting drug banned in EU & China—in U.S. military meat. It boosts Big Ag & Big Pharma profits but harms animals & human health. Prioritize troops over profits. US FDA should ban ractopamine now.
US Military Food Contaminated with Glyphosate, Pesticides, Veterinary Drugs and Heavy Metals - New Study
Independent laboratory testing commissioned by Moms Across America, with the support of Children’s Health Defense Military Chapter and Centner Academy,
sustainablepulse.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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New testing found ractopamine—a growth promoting drug banned in EU & China—in U.S. military meat. It boosts Big Ag & Big Pharma profits but harms animals & human health. Prioritize troops over profits. US FDA should ban ractopamine now.
New testing found ractopamine—a growth promoting drug banned in EU & China—in U.S. military meat. It boosts Big Ag & Big Pharma profits but harms animals & human health. Prioritize troops over profits. US FDA should ban ractopamine now.
Arkansas: Winter storm damages buildings on poultry farms across the state "about 70 poultry houses throughout the Arkansas River Valley have collapsed." talkbusiness.net/2026/02/wint...
Winter storm damages buildings on poultry farms across the state - Talk Business & Politics
The powerful winter storm that dumped up to a foot of snow and two inches of sleet in many parts of Arkansas has impacted poultry and cattle producers. The Cooperative...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Arkansas: Winter storm damages buildings on poultry farms across the state "about 70 poultry houses throughout the Arkansas River Valley have collapsed." talkbusiness.net/2026/02/wint...
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CLF’s Patti Anderson reflects on the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the recent CLF survey about them. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/w... #DietaryGuidelines
February 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
CLF’s Patti Anderson reflects on the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the recent CLF survey about them. clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/w... #DietaryGuidelines
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The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) can fund on-farm renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. But funds are limited, and grants for industrial-scale manure digesters lock in the factory farm system and close out smaller farms from support. insideclimatenews.org/news/2801202...
Are Incentives for Fuel Made from Livestock Manure Leaving Small Farmers Behind? - Inside Climate News
Biogas made from dairy and pig manure has long been an energy source non grata for environmental groups across the country. The fuel is touted by agribusiness, utilities and renewable natural gas dev...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) can fund on-farm renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. But funds are limited, and grants for industrial-scale manure digesters lock in the factory farm system and close out smaller farms from support. insideclimatenews.org/news/2801202...
Winter farmers' markets offer more than you might expect. As well as “cold storage” produce like apples, potatoes, and onions, eggs, dairy, and locally raised meat can become a bigger focus in the winter months. via @foodprintorg.bsky.social foodprint.org/blog/winter-...
Winter Farmers’ Market Shopping Tips
Head to the winter farmers’ market armed with these shopping tips from market managers and our guide to cold weather produce.
foodprint.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Winter farmers' markets offer more than you might expect. As well as “cold storage” produce like apples, potatoes, and onions, eggs, dairy, and locally raised meat can become a bigger focus in the winter months. via @foodprintorg.bsky.social foodprint.org/blog/winter-...
The Freedom Farm Cooperative was founded by Fannie Lou Hamer in 1969. Mrs. Hamer was especially fond of the pig bank. “There’s nothing better than get up in the morning and have…a huge slice of ham and a couple of biscuits and some butter.” #BlackHistoryMonth snccdigital.org/events/fanni...
Fannie Lou Hamer founds Freedom Farm Cooperative - SNCC Digital Gateway
In 1969, Mrs. Hamer founded the Freedom Farm Cooperative with a $10,000 donation from Measure for Measure, a charitable organization based in Wisconsin...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The Freedom Farm Cooperative was founded by Fannie Lou Hamer in 1969. Mrs. Hamer was especially fond of the pig bank. “There’s nothing better than get up in the morning and have…a huge slice of ham and a couple of biscuits and some butter.” #BlackHistoryMonth snccdigital.org/events/fanni...
Two major hotspots of antibiotic use and resistance are hospitals and livestock feeding operations (CAFOs). Hospital acquired infections were down in 2024 while animal infections were way up. Hospitals going in the right direction while meat industry going wrong. www.cidrap.umn.edu/healthcare-a...
CDC data show decline in hospital-related infections in 2024
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February 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Two major hotspots of antibiotic use and resistance are hospitals and livestock feeding operations (CAFOs). Hospital acquired infections were down in 2024 while animal infections were way up. Hospitals going in the right direction while meat industry going wrong. www.cidrap.umn.edu/healthcare-a...
Happy February! We have 2 webinars coming up: Feb 10 "Intro to Farm Animal Welfare Certifications in 2026" and Feb 17 "Subscriptions for Every Stage of Business". This will be a nuts and bolts webinar on how to create recurring revenue on your farm. www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/webinars
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February 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Happy February! We have 2 webinars coming up: Feb 10 "Intro to Farm Animal Welfare Certifications in 2026" and Feb 17 "Subscriptions for Every Stage of Business". This will be a nuts and bolts webinar on how to create recurring revenue on your farm. www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/webinars
A bit off topic for FACT but farms that encourage kestrels to keep small birds from eating cherries may also get a food safety benefit since small birds can also spread foodborne pathogens. www.dailypress.net/news/michiga...
On Michigan cherry farms, small falcons are improving food safety
Every spring, raptors return to nesting sites across northern Michigan. The smallest of these birds of prey, a falcon called the American kestrel (Falco sparverius), flies through the region’s many ch...
www.dailypress.net
February 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A bit off topic for FACT but farms that encourage kestrels to keep small birds from eating cherries may also get a food safety benefit since small birds can also spread foodborne pathogens. www.dailypress.net/news/michiga...
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Bird flu antibodies found in cow in the Netherlands, a first outside of U.S. | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
Bird flu antibodies found in cow in the Netherlands, a first outside of U.S.
Dead cat led to discovery, but officials stress no further spread of H5N1 has been detected
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January 26, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Bird flu antibodies found in cow in the Netherlands, a first outside of U.S. | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
“It’s easier to give antibiotics than it is to provide healthy conditions for animals in the huge facilities where most food animals are raised and ... with lack of significant government action, the meat industry will make the easier choice www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Antibiotic use in US meat production jumped 16% in 2024, report shows
Shift raises concerns of increase in antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’, which sicken millions of people annually
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
“It’s easier to give antibiotics than it is to provide healthy conditions for animals in the huge facilities where most food animals are raised and ... with lack of significant government action, the meat industry will make the easier choice www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday January 27 at 1pm ET for a wonderful webinar on Purple Martins! Courtney Rousseau, president of the NC Purple Martin Society, will talk about why you might want to encourage them to make a home on your farm! www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/webinars
January 26, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday January 27 at 1pm ET for a wonderful webinar on Purple Martins! Courtney Rousseau, president of the NC Purple Martin Society, will talk about why you might want to encourage them to make a home on your farm! www.foodanimalconcernstrust.org/webinars
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In Coffee and Seminole Counties, residents cite health, environment and community concerns in their fight against industrial poultry operations.
Georgia Communities Are Pushing Back Against Big Chicken
In Coffee and Seminole Counties, residents cite health, environment and community concerns in their fight against industrial poultry operations.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
In Coffee and Seminole Counties, residents cite health, environment and community concerns in their fight against industrial poultry operations.
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According to the CDC, Americans contract about 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections each year. More than 35,000 people die from those infections. The development of new drugs, meanwhile, is not keeping pace.
Sales of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Spiked in 2024
Though a direct cause is unknown, the jump renews concerns over antibiotic resistance and cuts to federal agencies that work to reduce it.
civileats.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
According to the CDC, Americans contract about 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections each year. More than 35,000 people die from those infections. The development of new drugs, meanwhile, is not keeping pace.
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"Julio" sent this pic from Arvin CA of two pairs of muddy rubber boots. The farm workers took them off during lunch to give their feet a rest. It was raining all day the day before this picture was taken so the ground was very muddy & hard to walk in. #WeFeedYou
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"Julio" sent this pic from Arvin CA of two pairs of muddy rubber boots. The farm workers took them off during lunch to give their feet a rest. It was raining all day the day before this picture was taken so the ground was very muddy & hard to walk in. #WeFeedYou
Now more than ever, @usdagov.bsky.social should support projects that actually cut energy costs for small farms and deliver reliable clean energy. USDA should be helping rural communities, not wasting tax dollars subsidizing industrial agriculture pollution. foe.org/news/orgs-ur...
Over 30 Organizations Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters
Hundreds of millions intended to cut energy costs have been funneled to manure digesters, benefitting industrial-scale livestock operations.
foe.org
January 23, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Now more than ever, @usdagov.bsky.social should support projects that actually cut energy costs for small farms and deliver reliable clean energy. USDA should be helping rural communities, not wasting tax dollars subsidizing industrial agriculture pollution. foe.org/news/orgs-ur...
Sharp rise in livestock antibiotic use threatens life-saving medications @ewgofficial.bsky.social
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Sharp rise in livestock antibiotic use threatens life-saving medications
The sale of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock surged in 2024, raising serious concerns about overuse of these medications worsening drug resistance.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Sharp rise in livestock antibiotic use threatens life-saving medications @ewgofficial.bsky.social
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www.ewg.org/news-insight...
Antibiotic sales for use on factory farms jumped. “It’s the biggest increase we’ve ever seen,” said Steve Roach, director of the Safe and Healthy Food Program at Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT), who has been tracking the issue for decades. “I was really surprised.” civileats.com/2026/01/20/s...
Sales of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Spiked in 2024
Though a direct cause is unknown, the jump renews concerns over antibiotic resistance and cuts to federal agencies that work to reduce it.
civileats.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Antibiotic sales for use on factory farms jumped. “It’s the biggest increase we’ve ever seen,” said Steve Roach, director of the Safe and Healthy Food Program at Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT), who has been tracking the issue for decades. “I was really surprised.” civileats.com/2026/01/20/s...
"Opinion: Don’t just increase proteins in the Food Pyramid — help make them healthier." This is right but increasing protein while making them healthier will require eating less meat and more vegetable protein. www.msn.com/en-us/health...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:18 PM
"Opinion: Don’t just increase proteins in the Food Pyramid — help make them healthier." This is right but increasing protein while making them healthier will require eating less meat and more vegetable protein. www.msn.com/en-us/health...
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The CEO of chicken giant Mountaire is a Trump mega-donor, but public records show his company and others are worried about thousands of immigrant workers losing Temporary Protected Status.
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Poultry Companies Quietly Connect With Democrats on Immigrant Policy Concerns
The CEO of Mountaire is a Trump mega-donor, but records show company concerns about immigrant workers losing Temporary Protected Status.
civileats.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The CEO of chicken giant Mountaire is a Trump mega-donor, but public records show his company and others are worried about thousands of immigrant workers losing Temporary Protected Status.
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