Ammonia from poultry manure may be converted to animal feed
Researchers at Iowa State University are working on a way to limit ammonia accumulation in the air around poultry houses while using it to create a sustainable product. Ammonia released […]
Dr. Hugo Medina passes away
Dr. Hugo Medina passed away on Sunday 25th November from complications following throat cancer. Hugo obtained his veterinary qualification from the National University of Mexico and earned an MS degree from the University of Minnesota. He was a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. Hugo was active in all aspects of poultry medicine serving on committees of the AAAP and the Board of the ACPV.
Taiwan: Hundreds of chickens destroyed in response to avian influenza outbreak
Some 631 chickens were destroyed at one Taiwanese farm in an effort to prevent further spread of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI), according to a World […]
Will corn and soybean prices return to pre-drought levels?
March 2013 corn futures dropped below $5.50 in early May 2012 and were drifting lower when U.S. drought conditions turned prices higher starting in mid-June. The price of that contract peaked in early August, just short of the $8.50 mark. March 2013 soybean futures dropped below $11.50 in December 2011before South American drought conditions and then U.S. drought conditions sent that contract above $17.25 by mid-September 2012.
USDA announces turkey products purchase
Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Edward Avalos has announced USDA’s intent to purchase up to $35 million of turkey products for federal food nutrition assistance programs, including food banks. The turkey industry consists of vertically integrated companies that produce, process, and market turkeys and turkey products.
Valadao gets plum assignment
Congressman-elect David Valadao will be seated in January on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, marking the latest milestone in his rapid rise to political prominence. "It gives me a lot of opportunities to make a difference for my constituents," said Valadao.
High food inflation consequence of drought
Food inflation in most categories significantly outpaced the overall Consumer Price Index of 2.2 percent reported in November, the US Department of Agriculture said in its Nov. 23 Economic Research […]
US poultry industry praises Senate passage of Russia trade bill
The Senate today overwhelmingly passed the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012, which rescinds outdated legislation that is a roadblock to the United States taking full advantage of Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The bipartisan vote of 92 to 4 came on the heels of the House of Representatives passage in November, and would establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia if it is signed by the president.
Group sues FDA over food animal antibiotics data
The government watchdog group the Government Accountability Project (GAP) announced it has sued the FDA for withholding agency data regarding the sale of antibiotics for use in food animals. Drug […]
There’s still time to vote for California’s Tim Nilsen in USFRA “Faces of Farming & Ranching” search
More than one hundred farmers and ranchers from across the country responded to the call to find real "faces" to share their stories on a national stage and further the dialogue on how food is produced in America today.