Study delves into free-range poultry production
Despite a growing separation between the farming community and the general public, today’s consumers are increasingly interested in where the food they eat originates and how it is produced. With […]
Washington Week Ahead: House readies farm bill talks
The House takes a key step this week toward beginning negotiations with the Senate on a final farm bill, but the talks may not formally begin until August. The House […]
U.S. and China may resume trade negotiations
The U.S. and China signaled they were open to resuming negotiations over trade after days of exchanging retaliatory threats, though Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Beijing must commit to deeper […]
National Chicken Council animal care guidelines certified by independent audit certification organization
After a several month review process, the National Chicken Council’s (NCC) broiler and broiler breeder welfare guidelines have been certified by the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO), a leading […]
New EPA chief reaches out to those Pruitt had spurned
EPA’s new chief sought Wednesday to turn the page on Scott Pruitt. In a speech at agency headquarters, acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler pledged to safeguard the environment, saying it was […]
Four major food companies launch sustainable food policy alliance to drive progress in U.S. public policies that shape what people eat
Four of the nation’s largest food companies have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and […]
Introducing CPF Annual Conference Speaker Carmen Rottenberg
Carmen Rottenberg was appointed Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office for Food Safety in August 2017. In this position, Ms. Rottenberg oversees development, implementation and […]
USPOULTRY announces 2019 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award competition
USPOULTRY is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production. Those eligible […]
Chinese customs clears some U.S. goods as new tariffs take effect
Major Chinese ports have started clearing goods from the United States on Monday, as new tariffs on U.S. imports have gone into effect, three sources told Reuters, as a trade […]
Poultry industry is booming
The U.S. Poultry Industry is booming and while there are only six universities across the country that have Poultry Science Departments, Texas A&M’s is the largest. The Poultry Industry is […]