2017 CPF Winter Board Meeting
The CPF board of directors will meet on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency on L Street in Sacramento. A buffet breakfast will be […]
Merry Graham, of Newhall, claims top prize in Maple Leaf Farms’ 2016 Consumer Duck Recipe Contest
From a tropical Jamaican dish to an entrée that fuses Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors, winning recipes in the 2016 “Strut Your Duck” Recipe Contest showcased the versatility of Maple […]
NCC, other groups urge Trump administration to establish position of Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
The National Chicken Council, along with 28 other organizations representing farmers, ranchers, food processors and exporters, sent a letter to President Trump this week, expressing their support of the provision contained […]
Rift between the United States and Mexico appears to be deepening
U.S. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson and Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly visited Mexico this week, calling the visit “a step toward mutual understanding” as they sought to cool […]
Legislation could entice more young farmers by offering student loan forgiveness
With the average age of farmers in America climbing ever closer to the average age of retirement, legislators hope to encourage more young people to enter the profession by offering […]
2017 Poultry Health Management School
The Poultry Health Management School will hold both a turkey/broiler and layer two-day program. The program will provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those working in the poultry […]
Devenish adds Mike Blair, Ph.D. to poultry nutrition team
Devenish is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Blair, Ph.D. to our North American Poultry Team. Mike has a vast experience as a Poultry Nutritionist within our industry and […]
Efforts launched to restore animal welfare docs to USDA site
A group of animal activist organizations has sued USDA and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) over the recent removal of thousands of documents related to animal welfare […]
Rising demand for organic and non-GMO grains outpaces U.S. production
Increasing consumer demand for organic and non-GMO foods led to a sharp rise in organic grain imports in 2016-prompting food manufacturers to explore new incentives for U.S. growers transitioning to […]
Notice of availability of proposed changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to review and comment on proposed changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards. […]