USDA’s FSIS declares China’s poultry slaughter system not equivalent; imports into US not allowed
The Food Safety and Inspection Service released the following statement today following a press release from Senator Chuck Schumer’s office regarding equivalency for China’s poultry slaughter system. “USDA has not […]
FDA urged to report additional data on antibiotic usage on farm
Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter and the Pew Charitable Trusts have called on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect and report additional data on antibiotic usage on the […]
Meat and Poultry Research Showcase scheduled for 2014 IPPE
As part of the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) education schedule, the Meat and Poultry Research Showcase will provide cutting-edge scientific presentations in practical applied ways, exploring the […]
Chatting with food secretary Karen Ross over lunch
Karen Ross, California’s head of Food and Agriculture, grew up on a cattle farm in western Nebraska. “This is a true confession,” Ross said over lunch last week. “I grew […]
Oscar-winning documentarian James Moll turns his cameras on the lives of 21st century agrarians in his latest feature
Having chronicled everything from athletic feats to the untold stories of the Holocaust, Oscar-winning filmmaker James Moll now turns his camera toward 21st century farmers. “I make documentaries because it’s a thrill […]
Transparency is no longer an option
How appropriate that on Halloween, Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) brought his Food Fright presentation to the Ohio Agricultural Council fall member meeting. Arnot talked […]
Could this be the last farm bill?
The process of passing a new farm bill has been a long and difficult one-and it’s not over yet. It has fueled speculation that this could be the last comprehensive […]
China agrees to import Brazil corn
China has agreed to allow imports of Brazilian corn, providing a key market for surging production that has left a surplus of the grain in the Latin American farming giant […]
Turkey farm and processing plant tour: Temple Grandin
Leading animal welfare expert Temple Grandin PhD, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, guides the viewing public with an expert eye on the growth and delivery of 253 […]
Growing Valley poultry farm expands into Kings County
Quietly, with little fanfare, a growing San Joaquin Valley chicken business is conducting a major expansion into Kings County. In August, Sanger-based Pitman Family Farms purchased an 18-acre animal feed […]