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 […]
CPF Executive Committee makes annual trip to Washington D.C.
From left: Bill Mattos, CPF President; Dr. Jack Shere, Associate Deputy Administrator, USDA Veterinary Services; Tom Bower, Foster Farms; Kevin Shea, Administrator of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]
“Added Solutions” rule sent to Office of Management and Budget
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) final rule on the common or usual name for raw meat and poultry containing added solutions has reached the White House Office of […]
USPOULTRY and Foundation approve $314,441 in new research grants
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation recently approved a total of $314,441 for six new research grants at five institutions. The research funding was approved by the boards of directors of […]