EPA’s proposed 2017 RFS mandates will raise prices at the pump and on the plate
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a proposed 2017 required volume obligation for biofuels under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) that will require refiners to blend up to 18.8 […]
Genetically engineered crops are safe, analysis finds
Genetically engineered crops appear to be safe to eat and do not harm the environment, according to a comprehensive new analysis by the advisory group the National Academies of Sciences, […]
NCC, other groups urge House Committee on Energy and Commerce to hold hearing on RFS
The National Chicken Council, along with over 30 other associations, on Friday sent a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce calling […]
Is organic agriculture really better for the environment?
The whole point of organic agriculture is soil. Farm in such a way that your soil stays healthy – rich in organic matter, nutrients and microbial activity – and you […]
Over 46 million pounds of meat, poultry recalled over listeria concerns
Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc., is recalling more than 47 million pounds of meat and poultry products over listeria concerns. The products were sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s and other stores across […]
US to challenge China at WTO over chicken duties
“The U.S. chicken industry applauds today’s announcement by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman that USTR will request that the World Trade Organization take action against China for its failure to […]
Health and safety of employees a top priority for poultry processors
The National Chicken Council and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association released the following statement in response to the release of Oxfam America’s report, No Relief: “The health, safety and respect […]
Poultry companies ‘concerned’ about Oxfam allegations
Oxfam America takes aim at poultry processor policies, or lack of policy, regarding bathroom breaks for workers on the production line in a new report, “No Relief: Denial of Bathroom […]
Governor Brown issues order to continue water savings as drought persists
Moving to bolster California’s climate and drought resilience, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an executive order that builds on temporary statewide emergency water restrictions to establish longer-term water […]
Rapid broiler growth is sustainable and not inhumane
I generally enjoy the Wall Street Journal’s coverage of agriculture and the poultry industry, but I was unpleasantly surprised by some things written in a recent article on the expanding […]