FDA: Some antibiotics still OK for production purposes
New FDA guidelines that discourage using medically important antibiotics for promoting growth in food animals appear to have been well-received by both producers and most consumer activists. Change always brings […]
US Supreme Court grants additional time for Missouri to appeal egg case
Missouri’s attorney general has been granted additional time to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court against California laws and regulations that don’t allow the sale of eggs from […]
Diseases linked to poultry lead to warnings against chicks and ducklings as gifts
With Easter two weeks away, chicks and ducklings are hatching across Maryland, but the cuddly birds carry real risks for children and families who do not know how to properly […]
Feathers in the Spring fundraiser
Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation President Kim Haley, Jim & Linda Haley, and Mike & Janice Altomare are hosting the annual Feathers in the Spring Fundraiser. All proceeds from […]
Millennials are ‘the most health-conscious generation ever,’ says report by the Halo Group
From certification seals to romance text to website blog posts, many packaged food and beverage brands put a lot of thought (and resources) into creating convincing nutrition-related arguments to persuade […]
NTF Chairman proposes Animal Disease Defense Plan
National Turkey Federation Chairman Carl Wittenburg advocated for protection of the nation’s nearly $441 billion investment in poultry and livestock requiring a forward-looking, mandatory Animal Pest and Disease Prevention Programme […]
New FDA controls don’t go far enough to prevent antibiotic resistance, GAO says
A federal report released by the Government Accountability Office last week says that the FDA’s new controls on the agricultural use of antibiotics fall short of expectations, especially as far as […]
Canadian chicken farmers proud to raise chicken that Canadians trust
Canada’s chicken farmers are appalled by the inaccurate and irresponsible portrayal of Canadian chicken production that is being used to target retail and foodservice companies. Mercy for Animals, a US-based […]
Confirmation hearing goes smoothly for Sonny Perdue to become ag chief
Things could not have gone better for former Gov. Sonny Perdue at his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday even if he had tried. The Trump administration’s nominee to lead the Department […]
Turkey Demand Project to boost consumption
One of the hot topics at February’s annual meeting of the National Turkey Federation (NTF) was the Turkey Demand Project. In 2015, U.S. consumption of turkey was 16.0 pounds per […]