African swine fever continuing to impact U.S. pork exports and world protein markets
Earlier this month, in its monthly Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook, USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) explained that, “U.S. trade data through September indicate that in the first three quarters […]
Michigan signs into law new cage-free egg standards
In 2009, the Michigan legislature passed a law that phased in bans on certain confinement practices for farmed animals, including egg-laying hens. On Thursday, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist signed […]
IPPE Grower Discount Coupon for 2020
Poultry growers are invited to attend the 2020 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) with a special registration fee of only $5 (onsite only), a terrific savings of $120! IPPE […]
We’ll eat 46 million turkeys this Thanksgiving, plus 5 more holiday factoids
Those of you who plan to eat yourselves into a food coma this Thanksgiving aren’t alone. As our second favorite holiday nears, Insider.com tallied how much food we’ll pack away […]
Thanksgiving Turkey 101
The Thanksgiving holiday is about breaking bread with the ones you love and celebrating traditions passed down for generations. With turkey as the centerpiece, a Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving!) feast can […]
FDA releases revised draft guidance on compounding animal drugs
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is requesting public comment on new draft Guidance for Industry (GFI) 256, “Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances.” FDA said the new draft […]
Preparing for the office holiday party: Do these 5 emotionally intelligent things within 5 minutes of meeting someone
What’s the point of networking if not to get other people to like you? Sure, you need new contacts to see you as interesting, competent, professional, and potentially valuable to […]
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
11/14/2019 U.S. poultry exports expected to top $1 billion annually Washington, DC – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following statement […]
U.S. Supreme Court justices seek compromise in Hawaii water pollution case
U.S. Supreme Court justices across the political spectrum appeared to be searching for a compromise on Wednesday as they considered an important environmental case from Hawaii that could limit the […]
USDA lowers 2019 corn, soybean forecasts
The US Dept. of Agriculture in its Nov. 8 Crop Production report forecast 2019 US production of corn at 13,661 million bushels, down 0.9 percent from the October forecast and […]