Will congressional opposition to RFS rule lead to reform?
The ink on U.S. EPA’s final rule for the renewable fuel standard is barely dry, but long-standing foes in Congress are already aiming to block the biofuels program. Yesterday, Rep. […]
Nationwide survey reveals nearly 80 percent of Americans mistakenly believe that chicken contains added hormones or steroids
The National Chicken Council (NCC) today released new national survey findings on consumers’ perceptions about chicken production, revealing that nearly 80 percent of Americans mistakenly believe that chicken contains added […]
National Chicken Council announces new PR campaign
The National Chicken Council officially launched a new PR campaign this week. Chicken Check In focuses on chicken production, following each stage of a chicken’s life–where they live, what they […]
USPOULTRY “Poultry & the Hormone Myth” video available
As a follow-up to the National Chicken Council’s new national survey regarding consumers’ perceptions about chicken production that revealed nearly 80 percent of Americans mistakenly believe that chicken contains added […]
EPA increases RFS volumes, dealing blow to chicken producers, consumers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the final Renewal Fuel Standard (RFS) required volume obligations for 2014, 2015 and 2016 at higher levels than proposed by the agency […]
Research and Markets: Egg market trends and opportunities in the U.S – eggs are consumed in well Over 90% of U.S. households
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Egg Market Trends and Opportunities in the U.S.” report to their offering. Eggs have been and will continue to be a […]
National Turkey Federation Chairman presents National Thanksgiving Turkey to President Obama
President Barack Obama received the National Thanksgiving Turkey named “Abe” from National Turkey Federation Chairman Dr. Jihad Douglas Wednesday afternoon at the White House. The event marks the 68th anniversary […]
Deadly bird flu is hiding this fall, but experts plan for its return
A mysterious avian influenza virus that killed more than 42 million chickens and 7.5 million turkeys last spring in the United States is once again baffling experts who were predicting […]
Pastured Poultry Farm to explore solutions for small chicken farms
UC Davis unveiled its new Pastured Poultry Farm, home to 150 young laying chickens and a living laboratory where students and researchers hope to develop innovative solutions benefiting pasture-based poultry […]
Fifty-six percent of Americans stop buying from brands they believe are unethical
Ethics have become increasingly important to a company’s reputation at a time when public opinion can go viral in an instant. New research from Mintel reveals that 56 percent of […]