Federal judge blocks California’s ban on foie gras
Foie gras lovers in California can rejoice after a federal judge on Wednesday blocked the state’s ban on the sale of the fatty duck and goose liver. U.S. District Judge […]
Agriculture groups unite to end Cuban embargo
Prominent U.S. food and agriculture associations and companies, including the National Chicken Council, announced the formation of a coalition that seeks to advance trade relations between the United States and […]
Utah poultry owners asked to take bird flu precautions
Utah’s wildlife and agriculture agencies are advising hunters and residents with backyard poultry flocks to be aware that two strains of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) have been detected […]
New vet oversight rules will affect more than half antimicrobials sold
Most medically important antimicrobials used in livestock today will be affected by impending changes to their use in animal health, according to Greg Cima, writing in the Journal of the […]
USDA cracks down on chicken labeling, requires more disclosure of additives
USDA is demanding that processors label raw chicken and other products more clearly to ensure consumers are aware of added saltwater and other solutions. A final rule to be published […]
Industry pushes for meat in Dietary Guidelines
Meat industry stakeholders raised strong objections to dietary guidance that encourages consumers to eat less lean animal protein. A draft recommendation by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee said a […]
Bird flu outbreak expands in Washington State; other nations take new steps
Officials in Washington State are investigating a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza in a second area where almost 50 birds died at a backyard flock in Benton City, Wash. The […]
Mexico consumes 3 million turkeys on Christmas, New Year’s Day
For Christmas and New Year’s Day dinners, it is estimated that Mexicans will consume a total of 3 million turkeys, 34 percent of which came from domestic production with the […]
Bowl game puts Livingston’s Foster Farms in national spotlight
A certain poultry producer based in Livingston will get national TV exposure Tuesday night via the Foster Farms Bowl. The Stanford-Maryland matchup on ESPN will help spread the word about […]
Egg prices likely to rise amid laws mandating cage-free henhouses
If your eggs seem a little pricier, consider the recent changes on Frank Hilliker’s ranch. In the last six months, the third-generation egg farmer in central San Diego County has […]