Questions linger after avian flu outbreak
As bird flu spread across the Upper Midwest in spring of 2015, Don Nelson was managing a Nicollet County chicken farm that handled about 850,000 birds a year. Though he […]
Perdue announces industry-first animal care commitments
Perdue Foods today announced a renewed focus on animal care, a continuation of its focus on premium, trusted brands that meet evolving consumer expectations. Chairman Jim Perdue shared the company’s […]
Meat of the Matter: After the Brexit
The aftermath of the United Kingdom’s historic vote last week to leave the European Union has created a tsunami of reactions and results. The British pound plunged to its lowest […]
China angry with US over WTO poultry dispute
China is upset with the US after it asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to check if China complied with a 2013 order to reform its anti-dumping duties on chicken […]
USDA, Interior announce more than $47 million in investments for water conservation, energy efficiency, drought response and agriculture operations across the West
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Interior announced more than $47 million in investments to help water districts and producers on private working lands better conserve water resources. The […]
Commentary: International trade pacts mean more U.S. ag dollars
Farmers and ranchers know a good deal. We know how to make every dollar count, down to the penny. That’s why Farm Bureau wasted no time in looking at what […]
FSIS modernizes export regulations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is amending the meat and poultry inspection regulations to provide for an electronic export application and certification system. The electronic export application and […]
New CDC report links salmonella outbreaks with backyard flocks
Carrie Cox keeps six chickens on her property in Salem for their eggs. “I know where and how the chickens are raised and that matters to me,” she said. But […]
Organic industry fights for better animal welfare
Great news! The organic industry is fighting to strengthen its animal welfare standards to ensure the health and well-being of livestock and poultry throughout their lives. As written, the U.S. […]
Windrowing litter can reduce pressure from poultry viruses, insects and bacteria
Poultry producers looking to improve litter quality and flock health should consider windrowing – a practice that not only works to control ammonia in the reconditioned litter but also reduces pathogen […]