May 14: US Ag Secretary dismisses chlorinated chicken fears

In today's Farming in Five, the US Agriculture Secretary says the US has failed to dispel the 'myth' of chlorinated chicken, as she seeks to defend her country's farming practices. Concerns mount over UK bioethanol production and arable farmers are urged to be vigilant following the emergence of a new yellow rust strain

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 1 min read

Today's top stories:

1. US Ag Secretary says chlorinated chicken is a 'myth' US needs to dispel | Farm News | Farmers Guardian

2. US-UK trade deal poses an 'existential threat' to domestic bioethanol production, warn firms | Farm News | Farmers Guardian

3. Welsh Government announces changes to bovine TB Inconclusive Reactor policies | Farm News | Farmers Guardian

4. Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures lifted | Farm News | Farmers Guardian

5. Concerns grow as new strain of yellow rust emerges | Farm News | Farmers Guardian

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