Arsenic and Other Compounds Not Fed to Chickens
The National Chicken Council today released the following statement in response to a New York Times opinion piece, “Arsenic in our chicken,” and refuted the findings of recent studies that claim to have found certain chemical and antimicrobial residues in chicken feather meal:
USDA “Planting Prospective” report points toward more corn
Many crop analysts are suggesting the scenario is being set for a record corn harvest this fall with corn acreage expected to be 95.86 million acres this year, an increase of 4 percent over last year. But in the end, much depends on the weather conditions in order to achieve a record crop.
Nobody Minds Dyeing the Egg, but the Chicken Is Another Story
If only they were, nobody would have a problem with newborn chicks that are dyed in brilliant colors — neon, Fruity Pebbles, pastel, Crayola box — to serve as festive […]
Last chance to order Cal Ag license plates
The April 6th application deadline to obtain a specialized California Ag Plate is quickly approaching. Ag Council encourages members and friends to show their support for agricultural education in California by purchasing a specialized Cal Ag License Plate.
Biosecurity panel reconvenes to reexamine controversial bird flu studies
A bid from some quarters in the U.S. to resolve the ongoing controversy over two unpublished bird flu studies will begin to play out over the next two days as government biosecurity advisers reconvene to reconsider the issue.
SF legislator makes valley farming a priority
At last report, San Francisco had just three acres in agriculture, most of it nursery plants. But the city has produced a state lawmaker with a strong interest in the farming that goes on around Modesto and beyond.
Announcing National Turkey Federation New Recipe Photo Contest!
Announcing National Turkey Federation new Recipe Photo Contest!
Salmonella from mail-order hatcheries an ongoing concern
Ag Day puts farmers, ranchers in spotlight
California’s farmers and ranchers got a day in the spotlight Wednesday as Ag Day 2012 was held. Ag Day is the California agricultural community’s annual opportunity to give legislators, Capitol staffers and the public a chance to see what’s new down on the farm.
Ag Day in Sacramento celebrates California Grown
Assembly Member Fiona Ma and Bill Mattos promote Ag Day March 21 on the Capitol grounds. They are preparing for the Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day resolution press event commemorating the year anniversary of the "Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day" resolution that unanimously passed both the State Assembly and the State Senate.