Remembering who is keeping us alive
I tried an experiment yesterday. I went to four large supermarkets in Fresno County, the nation’s largest and most diverse food-producing county, and looked at both checkouts and shelf space. […]
OSHA provides 2020 guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed this COVID-19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. It focuses on the need for employers to implement […]
Organic industry gets court win in animal welfare lawsuit
After 10 years of work, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule concerning Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP Rule). In a court ruling issued March […]
COVID-19: 5 things your farm should do now
As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) makes its way into the U.S., are you prepared for some of the more likely scenarios that could impact your operation? “Coronaviruses are not new and […]
FDA halts foreign food inspections in wake of coronavirus
After careful consideration in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration said it is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately. Inspections outside the U.S. […]
Technomic gives its take on coronavirus and the foodservice industry
Technomic has released a white paper giving its views on the coronavirus and how it may affect the foodservice industry. The report details the consumers’ uncertain concerns about the outbreak […]
China tariff exemptions boost U.S. poultry shipments
U.S. chicken products are entering China without retaliatory tariffs after Beijing made poultry eligible for exemptions to the extra duties, shippers and an industry group said on Thursday. The additional […]
Swift communication key to limiting the risk of poultry disease outbreaks
Excellent systems of communication between farm staff and veterinarians are critical when it comes to managing disease outbreaks and reducing their potential spread. Eric Heskett, DVM, PhD, at Case Farms […]
Avian influenza outbreaks highlight the importance of biosecurity
Since the end of 2019, there have been reports of avian influenza in several European countries, including Hungary, Poland, and Romania. The virus detected in these outbreaks is a highly […]
Chicken Marketing Summit 2020 registration open
Registration is now open with early bird savings available for the 2020 Chicken Marketing Summit. This annual executive conference, hosted by WATT Global Media, is scheduled for July 19-21, 2020 […]