USDA won’t appeal: In response to pork industry calls for an appeal of a federal court ruling for slower line speeds at hog slaughter plants, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said, “We will work with the establishments to comply with the court’s ruling and minimize disruptions to the supply chain.” (USDA)
Ag casualty report: Purdue’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program reported 32 fatal and 32 non-fatal cases involving confined agricultural spaces such as grain bins, silos and manure structures in 2020, a decrease from 2019 but still higher than the five-year average. (Purdue)
Settlement offer in turkey case: In a proposed settlement, Tyson Foods said it would pay $4.6 million and provide “meaningful cooperation” to plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to fix prices for turkey products. (Meat and Poultry)
Stump to lead ag youth group: A longtime education official, Scott Stump, will begin work on June 21 as chief executive of the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation. (FFA)
Dairy aid needed: Democratic Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer of New York asked the USDA to provide a new round of pandemic payments to dairy farmers, arguing that dairy support prices are unduly low. (Gillibrand)