USPOULTRY Foundation allocates $291,000 in student recruiting grants
The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded student recruiting grants totaling more than $291,000 to six U.S. universities with Poultry Science departments and 26 other institutions with industry-related programs. The Foundation provides annual […]
Aspiring singers wanted for the Foster Farms Bowl “Oh Say, Can You Sing?” contest
Attention young singers! For the second year, the Foster Farms Bowl is hosting the “Oh Say, Can You Sing?” contest to find talented local youth to perform the national anthem […]
USDA moves forward on GIPSA rules
USDA is moving forward on the “Farmers Fair Practices Rules” regarding contracting practices for livestock and poultry. The department has sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget […]
Lincoln, Hickenlooper and Ross included at top of Clinton’s ag secretary list
A former Arkansas senator, a leading local food champion and a beermaker turned governor are among the top contenders to be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture should Hillary Clinton […]
Good Egg Award goes to second generation of Gemperle Farms in Turlock
Ernie Gemperle’s seven children have carried on his Turlock egg business and philanthropy. Thursday, they got a major honor from the state industry. The Good Egg Award went to the […]
U.S. and Mexico collaborate on organic monitoring and enforcement
As consumer demand for organic products continues to grow around the world, the USDA Organic Seal has become a leading global standard. USDA provides support for the vibrant organic sector, […]
USPOULTRY accepting nominations for 2017 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award Competition; Deadline Oct. 31
USPOULTRY is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production. Those eligible […]
Backyard flocks biggest risk for spreading vvIBDV in US
According to Poultry Health Today, a wide range of IBDV pathotypes exist in nature. They have been generally classified into subclinical IBDV (variant), classic virulent IBDV and very virulent IBDV […]
New study finds millennials spend 44 percent of food dollars on eating out
From the rise of fast-casual restaurants to the ease of delivery services, eating prepared food is a convenient proposition in 2016. And it seems that millennials are taking advantage of […]
Mike Leventini awarded the Golden Rooster Award at the 2016 CPF Annual Conference and Meeting
From left: Christie and Mike Leventini, David Pitman, Pitman Family Farms and current CPF Chairman Mike Leventini, past CPF board chairman, was awarded the Golden Rooster Award at the September […]