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, […]
Five subtypes of highly pathogenic avian influenza reported in China
A total of 51 positive findings if five subtypes of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been reported and confirmed across China. The Chinese veterinary authority reported all the outbreaks […]
New study finds GMO feed safe for food animals, humans
Results of a new study of genetically engineered crops eaten by livestock indicate again that GMO feed is safe and nutritionally equivalent to non-GMO feed. The study, which included more […]
First Annual Northwest Chicken Council conference in November
The first annual Northwest Chicken Council (NWCC) Reception and Conference is set in Portland, OR Nov. 6-7, 2014 at the RiverPlace Hotel in downtown Portland, according to NWCC President Bill […]
Foster Farms kicks off sixth year of Food 4 Thought Program
Today, Foster Farms kicked off its 6th year of the incentive-based Food 4 Thought grocery program by delivering more than 13,500 pounds of groceries to approximately 750 food-insecure elementary students at […]
WTO rules on Canada/Mexico COOL challenge
The World Trade Organization ruled today on a challenge Canada and Mexico made to the current U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements that certain meat product labels in the […]
USDA’s NAHMS Layers 2013 Part II and III reports
USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) has posted the second and third reports from its Layers 2013 study: Part II: Control and Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis on Table-Egg Farms […]
Statement on WTO decision ruling against India’s ban on US poultry products
Today’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that the World Trade Organization has ruled against India in its ban on U.S. poultry imports is commended by the USA […]
Cooper Farms raising White House turkey
A lucky turkey and an area agri-business official will get to meet President Barack Obama later this month as part of a time-honored tradition. Gary Cooper, chief operating officer of […]