Coronaviruses commonly affect livestock, poultry
While many people are hearing about coronavirus for the first time as the COVID-19 strain infects people and causes global panic, coronaviruses are not new to livestock and poultry producers, […]
Population and climate pressure are coming
The planet is getting warmer and more crowded. The chicken industry will likely play an outsized role in feeding this world of the future, but plant-based foods could represent a […]
E. coli vaccination in broilers: Is it worth the cost?
Vaccination has been shown to protect broilers from E. coli infection. But is it worth the cost? According to recent studies, E. coli vaccination may actually help broiler producers boost […]
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 […]
China’s top container ports unclog backlog as virus curbs ease
China’s top container ports are loosening the backlog of cargoes on their docks as workers return to their jobs after coronavirus travel curbs that kept them away and jammed up […]
The evolution of meat and poultry packaging
Like many other segments in the food industry, meat and poultry packaging is evolving with more aesthetically pleasing and more functional packages. There are stand-up pouches (SUP), flat bottom bags, and […]
USDA APHIS: Establishment of regulations for the evaluation and recognition of the animal health status of compartments
USDA APHIS is establishing standards to allow us to recognize compartments for animal disease status, consistent with World Organization for Animal Health international standards. Under this action, when a foreign […]
Is it time to start hiring members of Generation Z?
Members of Generation Z – also called Gen Z – the demographic born between 1996 and 2010, are more open to new forms of food technology, like meat alternatives, according to […]
Stanislaus County farmer Bill Lyons steps down as special adviser to Gov. Newsom on agricultural, water issues
William (Bill) Lyons of Modesto has stepped down from his post as Agriculture Liaison in the Office of the Governor. His resignation took effect Feb. 14. In his resignation letter […]
Secretary Perdue announces new FSIS leadership
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of Paul Kiecker to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). […]