Chicken poised to have a strong 2015
An improved demand outlook bodes well for chicken companies – despite the prospect of meaningfully higher 2015 chicken and pork production, according to BB&T Capital Markets analyst Heather Jones. “Interestingly, […]
U.K. grocers fail to meet chicken contamination targets
U.K. supermarkets, struggling with deflation and falling sales, received a new blow today as a Food Standards Agency report said no national chain is meeting targets for a potentially fatal […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the California Poultry Federation!
Turkey genome map approaches completion
A project launched in 2008 to map the entire turkey genome is nearing completion, with more than 95% of the genome sequence now in place. The results of the current […]
Bird flu is major threat to poultry along migration routes: FAO/OIE
A bird flu strain found in Europe represents a major threat to the poultry industry in countries crossed by migrating wild birds, two intergovernmental organizations said on Monday. Germany, the […]
EPA delays final RFS decision until 2015
Friday the Environmental Protection Agency said it would not be finalizing 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements before the end of 2014. EPA said due to the delay in finalizing […]
Foster Farms Thanksgiving turkey donations to feed 84,000 people this holiday in California, Oregon and Washington
In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, and to address the growing issue of food insecurity, Foster Farms has donated more than 81,000 pounds of turkey to six West Coast food […]
Global fallout from new Dutch, British, German avian flu discoveries
More nations are taking steps to prevent the spread of a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain, even as the World Health Organization (WHO) prepares for more discoveries among birds as […]
EPA chief surprised by resistance to water rule
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Gina McCarthy said she was surprised by the way that opponents attacked her agency’s attempt to redefine its jurisdiction over waterways. In a rule released […]
Special discount for grower attendees at 2015 IPPE
Poultry growers are invited to attend the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) with a special registration fee of only $5 (on-site only), a fabulous savings of $65! IPPE […]