EPA’s New Wastewater Guidelines will Result in Plant Closures, Job Losses, Increased Costs
The National Chicken Council said in comments submitted yesterday the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed wastewater guidelines will result in establishment closures, job losses, increased costs, and general anxiety about […]
REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP IS NOW OPEN!
Join us for the 10th Annual Northwest Chicken Council Conference April 4 – 5, 2024. We have big news to report, and some great speakers to bring everyone up-to-date on […]
Federal and State Veterinary, Public Health Agencies Share Update on HPAI Detection in Kansas, Texas Dairy Herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state veterinary and public health officials, are investigating […]
CPF Welcomes New Member VAL-CO
VAL-CO manufactures innovative commercial poultry, egg, and swine equipment that has been improving animal agriculture for over 75 years. Our products have helped more than 100,000 farmers improve their yields, […]
Leslee Oden Named President and CEO of National Turkey Federation
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) announced today that Leslee Oden has been named NTF President & CEO and will assume the leadership position in July when current President & CEO […]
CPF welcomes new member Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB)
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB) operates more than 100 grain facilities with access to ship via barge, rail and truck. Our specialty grains involvement stretches back to the 1990s when […]
Final spending bill package unveiled, countdown to recess begins
Lawmakers released a more than $1.2 trillion, six-bill appropriations package early Thursday morning, less than 48 hours ahead of a Friday night deadline for this second and final wrapup measure for […]
Avian Influenza outbreak impacts U.S. poultry industry
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been a recurring concern for poultry farmers worldwide. However, the current outbreak, which began in early 2022, has been particularly severe in the […]
Republicans to spearhead oversight hearing on growing Chinese threat to US agriculture
A top House panel is planning an oversight hearing to examine the threat China poses to the U.S. agriculture industry as part of broader efforts to curb foreign influence in […]
Biden provides $29.2 billion to USDA in proposed budget
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) voiced its support of President Biden’s fiscal 2025 budget, which proposed $29.2 billion in discretionary authority for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The […]