Political shift may have different Ag impacts
With Republican candidates taking control of the U.S. Senate after yesterday’s elections, various scenarios regarding current and future spending and other policies loom large: Congress is scheduled to consider the […]
First Annual Northwest Chicken Council conference in November
The first annual Northwest Chicken Council (NWCC) Reception and Conference is this week in Portland, OR. The Conference will be Nov. 6-7, 2014 at the RiverPlace Hotel in downtown Portland. […]
Poultry executives predict more, bigger birds
An upbeat panel of industry leaders at the National Chicken Council annual conference here predicted demand will grow for chicken products, particularly abroad, as the U.S. industry continues to increase […]
Former Apple executive gives $20 million to Cal Poly
The former chief financial officer of Apple Inc. has pledged $20 million to Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences – the largest cash gift the university has […]
Doctors worried about antibiotic use in animals
Many doctors are concerned about the meat industry using antibiotics for growth promotion and disease prevention in healthy animals, according to a new poll by Consumer Reports. A large majority […]
National Chicken Council elects 2014-2015 officers; Jerry Lane of Claxton Poultry installed as Chairman
Jerry Lane, president of Claxton Poultry in Claxton, Georgia, was installed as 2014-2015 chairman of the National Chicken Council (NCC) during NCC’s 60th Annual Conference held today in Washington, D.C. “It’s […]
Poultry group offers food defense training program
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has developed a Food Defense Orientation program for poultry and egg processors, focusing on raising awareness of potential risks faced by the industry and […]
Coalition petitions Congress over COOL regs
An alliance of industry organizations and companies under the name COOL Reform Coalition has sent a letter to Congress asking legislators to “immediately authorize and direct the Secretary of Agriculture […]
Pre-Registration now open for 2015 International Production & Processing Expo
Attendee and exhibitor pre-registration and hotel registration for the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is now open. IPPE has secured more than 1,000 exhibitors and is on pace […]
Good Egg Award goes to veterinary supplier
The state’s egg industry on Thursday honored a Modesto man who has long helped chickens and other animals stay healthy. The 52nd annual Good Egg Award went to John Scheuber, […]