Gov. Brown releases budget revision
With costs $2 billion higher than expected this year, Governor Jerry Brown urged “restraint and prudence” in releasing his revised budget plan this week, called the May Revise. State costs are higher […]
US Humane Society and other animal rights groups agree to $16 million settlement with Ringling Brothers
Feld Entertainment, the parent company of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, said this week it has received a nearly $16 million settlement from the U.S. Humane Society and […]
Proposed poultry slaughter modernization rule still hanging fire
The poultry slaughter modernization rule is still under review at the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) prior to being sent for review by the Office of Management and Budget […]
American appetite for organic products breaks through $35 billion mark
American consumers have not had their fill of organic products yet. In fact, sales of organic products in the United States jumped to $35.1 billion in 2013, up 11.5% from […]
U.S. companies explore trade opportunities in China
Northeast China has been a difficult market for U.S. companies to crack in the past. The region is traditionally an area of farming and manufacturing, making it difficult to find […]
CPF Summer Board of Directors meeting
The California Poultry Federation (CPF) Summer Meeting will be held June 9-10 in Shell Beach at the Cliff’s Resort.As you know, this is one of CPF’s most popular meetings.The CPF […]
Antibiotic resistance confusion revealed in survey
A recent survey reveals that consumers are confused about the causes of antibiotic resistance and the use of antibiotics in livestock and poultry production. The survey was conducted online in […]
Ag food industry wants more time to digest rule
A large group of leading US agricultural and food organizations have requested the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extend the comment period until Aug. 29, 2014, on a proposed […]
Five trends that will affect the meat industry
The meat industry is poised to benefit from five food trends, Nancy Kruse, the founder of Leading Food Consultants, told participants at the Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholder Summit here. The […]
CPF Summer Board of Directors meeting
The California Poultry Federation (CPF) Summer Meeting will be held June 9-10 in Shell Beach at the Cliff’s Resort.As you know, this is one of CPF’s most popular meetings.The CPF […]