Lawsuit filed against USDA over poultry line speeds
Various activist groups recently filed a lawsuit against the US Dept. of Agriculture for allowing poultry plants to increase line speeds. The lawsuit was filed by the Humane Society of […]
Foreign animal disease poses growing threat to U.S. agriculture
Despite improved biosecurity protocols, transboundary diseases such as African swine fever (ASF) pose an increasingly significant threat to U.S. agriculture, the food system and the American population that relies on […]
Coronavirus disrupts 2020 outlook
Companies doing business in China face near-term uncertainty as the coronavirus outbreak that has shuttered manufacturing plants and disrupted supply chains continues. Few CEOs speaking at the annual Consumer Analyst […]
Secretary Perdue announces new innovation initiative for USDA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, a department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position American agriculture to better meet future global […]
Washington Week Ahead: Trump pressing India for trade progress; CRP deadline looms
President Donald Trump this week goes to India, where he is expected to press Prime Minister Narendra Modi on protectionist moves that may have played a role in scuttling plans to […]
CPF welcomes new member Dantech Freezing Systems
For more than 30 years, The Dantech Freezing Systems Team has developed, manufactured and delivered high-quality solutions for the Food Processing Industry. We have over the past 30 years been involved in more […]
California Farm Bureau Federation will fight ‘split-roll’ ballot measure
The state’s largest agricultural organization will oppose a proposed “split-roll” ballot measure that would increase commercial property taxes, saying it will cost farmers and consumers billions by mandating costly reassessments […]
USDA/APHIS: Free webinar on poultry disease, Feb. 27
On Thursday, Feb. 27, at 2:30 p.m., USDA/APHIS will be hosting a free webinar titled, “Defend your Flock from Poultry Disease: Know the Signs & How to Respond.” All are […]
How to meet the growing number of chicken consumer demands
Antibiotic free, sustainably raised, low price, fresh, local, recyclable packaging, plant-based, healthy, environmental impacts, delivery and the list goes on. The number of vocal demands from consumers in the marketplace […]
Chicken Marketing Summit 2020 announces registration launch, theme
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 […]