USDA prepares for Hurricane Matthew
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that could potentially be affected by Hurricane Matthew that USDA has several programs that provide assistance […]
Could California’s attack on agriculture be fatal blow?
We’ve heard how California’s Mediterranean Climate coupled with its rich soils is a perfect mix for producing hundreds of crops for human and animal consumption. We know too that other areas […]
Kings, Stanislaus reflect ‘drag’ in California crop values
Agricultural values are shrinking significantly across California’s billion-dollar plus farm counties, according to the latest round of county crop reports released early this fall. Kings and Stanislaus counties saw agricultural values […]
Lawsuits accuse chicken industry of price fixing
The $29 billion industry that churns out 90 percent of America’s chickens has engaged in a price-fixing scheme for years, according to the first of a half-dozen lawsuits filed in […]
USPOULTRY accepting research pre-proposals on rapid disposal of poultry carcasses following depopulation
The USPOULTRY Board Research Initiative is requesting pre-proposals on the rapid disposal of poultry carcasses following depopulation. Mass depopulation and disposal of large layer facilities present daunting challenges. The recent […]
More planned water diversions from farms to fish-not just by Federal, but also State officials
California’s State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), regulators and environmental organizations want more water diversions to flow into the San Francisco Bay Delta Watershed to help save the declining Delta Smelt and Salmon. […]
Animal activists outline their own cruel tactics
Of all the off-the-wall statements made by speakers at HSUS’ Taking Action for Animals Conference and the National Animal Rights Conference this summer, there is one I just can’t quite […]
Reducing your poultry farm’s carbon footprint: Good for the environment and for the birds
The increasing prevalence of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and their effects on climate change is a hot topic among environmentalists. Poultry producers can now calculate the carbon footprint of a farm […]
FDA publishes proposed rule on use of the term “healthy”; seeks comments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the establishment of a docket to receive information and comments on the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling […]
Job opportunities in agriculture expected to grow rapidly
With the current climate of low commodity prices, falling farm income, and escalating input costs across the farming and ranching industry, it seems almost counterintuitive to consider an opportunity for […]