USDA announces 40 grants for agricultural research
The US Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced 40 grants totaling more than $15.7 million for agricultural research on the production of beef, […]
Central Valley legislators protect ag industry through cap and trade
Modesto Bee Opinion by Bill Mattos, President California Poultry Federaion It’s no secret that California isn’t the easiest place to operate a business. However, very few laws have the power […]
Poultry veterinarians need to be “the voice of the birds”
Veterinarians need to be more proactive and be the “voice of the birds” on issues related to health and well-being, according to Nancy Reimers, DVM, a poultry veterinarian in California […]
US poultry producers praise Senate’s call reopening chicken and turkey exports to China
Today, 37 Senators led by Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) finalized a bi-partisan and nationwide letter to USDA supporting NTF and its members as we push […]
Bob McCoy Celebration of Life August 5
Valley Ford turkey king sues Marin County, Coastal Commission over ‘forced farming’ law
Free-range turkey pioneer Willie Benedetti doesn’t want to work forever. Instead of raising fat birds for Thanksgiving tables, the 68-year-old farmer hopes someday to be playing with grandchildren in a […]
24 new Calif. laws just signed by Gov. Jerry Brown
It was a busy day Friday for California’s governor, who signed two dozen bills into law. Among those Jerry Brown approved was a bill aimed at helping young victims of […]
US chicken consumption remains at all-time high
U.S. consumers report their chicken consumption remains high although 2017 levels have moderated and returned to those seen a couple of years ago, according to new research presented today at […]
Shortage of medications remains top issue for US turkey industry
Same story, different year: A shortage of effective, FDA-approved medications is still the top health issue for the US turkey industry, according to a survey conducted by a turkey veterinarian. […]
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council launches teacher awareness program
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) partnered with U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) to launch a Teacher Awareness Program that allows urban teachers and students to learn about […]