Bipartisan group of lawmakers pushes DACA immigration bill
Pressure grew in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to debate legislation protecting young undocumented immigrants from deportation, in a challenge to President Donald Trump, who has declared as […]
Perdue statement on House Committee passage of 2018 Farm Bill
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding approval of the 2018 Farm Bill by the House Committee on Agriculture. “I commend Chairman Conaway and the House […]
207 million eggs are recalled over Salmonella fears
More than 200 million eggs produced by Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana have been recalled this weekend over fears of salmonella. According to a statement from the FDA, Rose […]
Poultry groups thank Senate for confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as EPA Deputy Administrator
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation wish to thank the Senate for its action in confirming Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of the […]
Farmers add emotional connection to food
Adrian Percy, Global Head of Research and Development for Bayer Crop Science, told California Ag Today recently that he believes the public still trusts farmers. “There’s a high degree of […]
CPF welcomes new member Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care
Phileo Lesaffre is a subsidary animal health business unit of Lesaffre Yeast Corporation; they are the world leader in yeast technology. Phileo is committed to delivering animal health and performance […]
Rare coalition bands together to fight Trump tariffs
A rare coalition of business groups are banding together to fight President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, arguing they will hurt U.S. consumers and the economy. Retail, agriculture, technology, manufacturing and […]
Layer-hen stocking density affects Salmonella shedding
Lower stocking density for laying hens was associated with less fecal shedding of Salmonella Heidelberg in a USDA study. Investigators assessed the effect of layer-hen stocking density on fecal shedding […]
Did California wildfires contaminate backyard chicken eggs? UC researchers aim to find out
Raising backyard chickens is a defining hobby of California’s urban farmsteaders. Foodies praise the golden yolks of eggs laid by hens who roam freely and scratch the soil for grubs. […]
Northwest Chicken Council 4th Annual Conference the Week
Northwest Chicken Council 4th Annual Conference the Week The Northwest Chicken Council‘s 4th Annual Conference and Meeting is this week, April 12-13, 2018 at the Riverplace Hotel in Portland, Oregon. […]