Assemblyman Gray says state should foot the bill for new COVID-19 regulations
Assemblymember Adam C. Gray introduces Assembly Bill 62 to provide a tax credit for essential and small businesses seeking to comply with costly new COVID-19 regulations. “While the 5th largest economy in […]
The importance of nutrition on egg shell quality in broiler breeders
Poor hatchability represents a substantial loss in income and profitability to a broiler breeder operation. Poor egg shell quality and contaminated eggs are often the main contributing factors. Therefore, it […]
Washington Week Ahead: Lawmakers eye deal on spending, COVID relief
The window is closing fast for Congress to agree on funding the government for fiscal 2021 as well as providing more coronavirus assistance to farmers, schools and sectors of the […]
Now more than ever, vaccination critical for managing Salmonella in layer flocks
Now more than ever, vaccination critical for managing Salmonella in layer flocks Increased regulatory pressure to control Salmonella means strategic vaccinations are more critical than ever before, according to […]
Survey: Automated data collection growing in the poultry industry
Automated data collection is taking hold in the poultry industry, according to the results of a new survey of poultry producers. In the fourth quarter of 2020, a majority of […]
Bird flu outbreak in Japan spreads to fifth prefecture
Bird flu has been detected in a fifth Japanese prefecture, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, as a wave of infections at poultry farms sparks the Japan’s worst outbreak in […]
U.S. poultry industry Provides 2.1 million jobs; economic impact up 15 percent in two years
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the […]
APHIS announces $14.4m for animal health research projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding $14.4 million to 76 projects with states, universities, and other partners to strengthen programs to […]
Opportunities for the egg industry remain untapped
Emphasizing healthy living and nutrition among consumers brings a big opportunity for the egg sector, according to young egg industry leaders. Many of this year’s International Egg Commission young egg […]
Diestel doubles down on turkey raising practices
Diestel Turkey Ranch celebrated one court win only to be faced with two additional lawsuits. But the company is steadfast in the validity of its farming and turkey production practices. […]