OSHA’s expanded poultry inspections outside scope of legal limits
Like any employer, poultry processors are subject to inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the industry is committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of our […]
Raw export to Mexico to resume
Mexico has lifted its avian influenza import restrictions on raw poultry and eggs from 14 U.S. states destined for retail sale, and is expected to adhere to World Organization for […]
Squab producer Manuel Thomas passed away last week
Manuel was a long time member and former Squab Producers Board Member. He also was a great resource for many squab members who he helped get started over his many […]
UC Daivs: California Poultry Update
This is a time of radical change for California poultry, with a large number of commercial farmers moving quickly to pastured, cage free systems and a rapidly growing group of […]
Corn imports surge in U.S., despite record harvests at home
There is something unusual going on in the U.S. corn market. Even as record harvests have left the U.S. awash in corn, imports of the crucial animal feed are surging. […]
The Millennial Factor: How a generation of consumers is transforming today’s packaging landscape
The largest and most influential generation in history is demanding innovation that is changing the way brands approach their packaging. Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers to become the largest generation […]
UK poultry sector achieves major antibiotic use reduction
The British Poultry Council has released a report detailing the sector’s antibiotic use between 2012 and 2015. Over the period 2012-2015, production increased by 5 percent, with UK poultry meat […]
The looming threat of avian influenza
Even at a distance, it was obvious that there was something odd about the compost pile behind one of Brad Moline’s long white barns. Moline, 37, tops six feet, but […]
All In or All Gone
The California Poultry Federation has created a new tab on its website homepage titled Avian Influenza. The drop down includes information for the commercial industry from the California Department of […]
USDA proposes new standards for animals certified “organic”
The National Organic Program (NOP), a regulatory program within USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), on Thursday released a proposed rule for organic livestock and poultry practices, entitled “National Organic Program; Organic […]