E. coli: Fewer antibiotics means more biosecurity
The threat of E. coli infection in poultry farms has never been far away. It continues to be one of the most important sources of economic and welfare problems in […]
Opportunities for US duck sales in Mexico
Mexico imported nearly $4.4 million of frozen duck meat in 2017. The United States is Mexico’s main duck meat supplier, 97 percent by volume of the total amount imported. While […]
Foie gras off Amazon.com’s menu in California after settlement
Amazon.com has agreed not to sell foie gras in California from birds that have been force-fed and pay $100,000 in penalties and costs as part of a lawsuit settlement, a […]
DOJ sides with California in egg standards lawsuit
The Department of Justice does not feel the Supreme Court should intervene in a case brought by 12 states challenging California regarding California’s law requiring egg producers across the country […]
EPA, USDA encourage use of market-based and other collaborative approaches to address excess nutrients
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a letter to state and tribal co-regulators that encourages increased engagement and a reinvigoration of state, […]
USDA rule finalizes reorganization of GIPSA, FSA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized a rule Nov. 29 that finalizes proposed changes to the department, including a reorganization of the Farm Production & Conservation (FPAC) mission area as well […]
NCC launches new website designed exclusively for foodservice professionals with information on how broiler chickens are raised and produced in the US
Recognizing consumers’ desire for more information when they’re dining out, the National Chicken Council (NCC) recently launched a new website designed exclusively for foodservice and culinary professionals to learn more […]
Foster Farms donates $25,000 in poultry products for Camp Fire relief
Poultry producer Foster Farms is donating $25,000 in cooked chicken products to assist families affected by the recent Northern California Camp Fire. The donation will be distributed directly to families […]
US, Canada, Mexico sign USMCA
The leaders of the United States, Canada and Mexico on Nov. 30 signed a new trade agreement, a development that President Donald Trump called “a truly groundbreaking achievement.” The USMCA […]
China agrees to buy more US ag products as trade negotiations heat up
The White House announced Saturday night that China has agreed to “start purchasing agricultural products from our farmers immediately” after a dinner meeting between President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi […]