Ruling for poultry company may be big win on
Court of Appeal upheld trial judge decision that the issue is preempted by federal law. In what may be a major win for meat and poultry companies over product labeling […]
Register now for the 2021 Virtual Summit before the early-bird rates end!
Early-bird registration rates end February 28; Photo contest starts March 1 for farmers and ranchers to enter to win a free registration and more! The 2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed “Obstacles […]
Daybreak Feb 24: Vilsack taking charge at USDAH
Tom Vilsack will be back in very familiar surroundings today after winning easy Senate confirmation as agriculture secretary. He is expected to be sworn in today. The Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to […]
Sweeping immigration bills seek to reform dire farm working conditions
Democratic lawmakers unveiled sweeping immigration reform legislation Thursday that could significantly improve the working conditions for farm workers and put them on a long-awaited path to citizenship. Advocates have for […]
What came first, the chicken or the … myth?
It’s no secret that chicken is a huge part of our everyday lives. Available on pretty much any menu in any restaurant, there’s no shortage of this delicious protein rich […]
USDA staff to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines
The USDA announced plans to deploy qualified personnel across several states to assist in the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. In a notice to stakeholders, Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]
Free Webinar “Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All”
Thursday February 25, at 2:30pm ET, USDA/APHIS will be hosting a free webinar titled, “Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All.” All are encouraged to participate in the […]
USDA headquarters expected to get the new (old) boss after Feb. 23 Senate confirmation vote
The U.S. Senate is expected to confirm the nomination of Tom Vilsack on Feb. 23, clearing the way for him to serve as President Biden’s Secretary of Agriculture, just as […]
Esther Theis, wife of former CPF Boardmember Jim Theis, passes away
Esther passed away peacefully at home this evening at 7:40 PM. She had just turned 71 in December and had battled breast/liver cancer since May 2007. Thank you for your friendship, […]
Biden immigration bill requires farmworker overtime, offers expedited citizenship
Congressional Democrats introduced a sweeping immigration bill backed by President Joe Biden that would require farms to start paying overtime and provide an expedited path to citizenship for undocumented farmworkers. The […]