Livestock and poultry groups provide comments to the House Energy and Commerce Committee
National Turkey Federation refutes alarmist “study” on ground turkey
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) strongly disputes the misleading findings of a Consumer Reportsarticle about ground turkey, which makes a number of alarming claims based on an extremely small sampling […]
Agriculture students learn off-campus
The education of Fresno State students is not restricted to the library or chemistry labs. Through various opportunities students can gain knowledge working in the same field in which they hope to build a career after graduation. Randy Perry, a professor in animal science and agricultural education who specializes in beef cattle, said that for students interested in agriculture have a first-rate classroom in Fresno County.
Family farmers need Congress to pass ‘Egg Bill’ to survive
Egg farmers say they need Congress to include the Egg Products Inspection Act ("Egg Bill"), introduced recently in Congress, as part of this year’s Farm Bill or many of them may soon be forced out of business. "Most egg farms are family-owned, independent businesses which provide an essential low-cost source of protein to 300 million consumers every day," said Chad Gregory, president of United Egg Producers which represents farmers producing 90 per cent of the eggs in the US.
Food Manufacturers Immigration Coalition applauds introduction of agricultural worker bill
The Food Manufacturers Immigration Coalition, including NCC, today praised the introduction of legislation that would assist in establishing a stable workforce that can help sustain the rural communities where farmers, ranchers and food manufacturers grow and process the nation’s and world’s food supply. "The introduction of this legislation, and the bill introduced in the Senate, are important first steps in the immigration reform process, which will be a dynamic debate featuring many proposals to reform our flawed immigration process," the coalition said.
China reports new bird flu case in Hunan province
China on Saturday reported its first case of H7N9 bird flu in the southern province of Hunan, the latest sign the virus that has killed 23 people in the country […]
Ag-gag bill fails in Indiana
The Indiana General Assembly failed to pass a bill that would have outlawed undercover videotaping on all private property, whether it be a farm or a business. House Speaker Brian […]
CPF Summer Board of Directors meeting
The California Poultry Federation (CPF) Summer Meeting will be held June 10-11 in Shell Beach. As you know, this is one of CPF’s most popular meetings. The CPF offers a golf tournament, reception, dinner and the board meeting. This year the reception, awards and dinner following golf will be held at the Cliff’s Hotel on the grassy area overlooking the Pacific Ocean.This will be a fun and interesting evening featuring a meal prepared by the hotel’s renowned chef. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will also be part of this event. Click here for a flyer with additional information regarding room reservations and events.
Chicken a safe, healthy part of balanced diet
"Rigorous food safety standards are applied to all chicken produced in the United States, and all chicken products must meet or exceed these safety standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in order to reach consumers," said Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at the National Chicken Council.
"The bottom line for consumers is that all chicken is safe to eat when properly handled and cooked," she said. "Consumers can continue to feel confident about including chicken as a lean, low-fat and high-protein part of a healthy, balanced diet."
Safety of antimicrobial use in poultry production reaffirmed
Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and classified as "Generally Recognized As Safe" by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, on raw poultry products. They are used to assure the safety of poultry products, said the National Chicken Council (NCC) in response to claims made today in an article appearing in the Washington Post.