The Canadian Food Inspection Agency establishes avian influenza control zone
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has established an Avian Influenza Control Zone in Ontario to control the movement of animals, products and equipment in the area to minimize disease […]
USDA FoodKeeper App to feature new food safety tools, Spanish and Portuguese functionality
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application, which will increase the app’s food safety features while empowering more consumers help reduce food […]
Poultry disease specialists to gather in San Antonio this August
Poultry veterinarians and disease specialists from more than 25 countries will gather in San Antonio, Texas, on 5-9 August for the 59th annual conference of the American Association of Avian […]
During Obama administration, USDA has made most significant food safety updates since 1950s
Over the past seven years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has instituted some of the most significant updates to our country’s food safety […]
Questions linger after avian flu outbreak
As bird flu spread across the Upper Midwest in spring of 2015, Don Nelson was managing a Nicollet County chicken farm that handled about 850,000 birds a year. Though he […]
Perdue announces industry-first animal care commitments
Perdue Foods today announced a renewed focus on animal care, a continuation of its focus on premium, trusted brands that meet evolving consumer expectations. Chairman Jim Perdue shared the company’s […]
Meat of the Matter: After the Brexit
The aftermath of the United Kingdom’s historic vote last week to leave the European Union has created a tsunami of reactions and results. The British pound plunged to its lowest […]
China angry with US over WTO poultry dispute
China is upset with the US after it asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to check if China complied with a 2013 order to reform its anti-dumping duties on chicken […]
USDA, Interior announce more than $47 million in investments for water conservation, energy efficiency, drought response and agriculture operations across the West
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Interior announced more than $47 million in investments to help water districts and producers on private working lands better conserve water resources. The […]
Commentary: International trade pacts mean more U.S. ag dollars
Farmers and ranchers know a good deal. We know how to make every dollar count, down to the penny. That’s why Farm Bureau wasted no time in looking at what […]