New form of poultry disease found in Washington State
A serious new form of viral poultry disease which is not known to infect humans or other animals has now been confirmed in one flock of birds in Washington state. […]
Broilers benefit from low protein diet
A low crude protein diet for broiler breeders changes body composition during the rearing period. This positively affects hatchability during the first phase and egg production during the second phase […]
South Korea culls over 6 percent of poultry to curb bird flu
South Korea has culled over 6 percent of poultry in the country to curb a bird flu outbreak that has hit farms and migratory birds nationwide, government officials said on […]
Poultry groups submit concerns about proposed injury and illness tracking regulation
Last week, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association sent a letter to the Department of Labor regarding the OSHA proposed regulation, Improve […]
California farmers: How the state feeds a nation
You know how the rest of the country likes to make fun of California, but how much would they miss us if we were gone? You can certainly bet the […]
USDA announced Cutest Bird Contest winners for February
A proud peacock with his glorious feathers spread and two beautiful blue jays feeding in a backyard are the winners in the USDA Cutest Bird Photo Contest for the month […]
China approves five more Brazilian poultry processing plants
Five more Brazilian poultry processing plants have been approved for export to China. The newly recognized plants, two owned by BRF, two by JBS and one by Frango Bello, bring […]
President releases 2015 budget; new initiative funds poultry lab
President Obama released the proposed 2015 budget on Tuesday, focusing on tax reform measures by closing loopholes and expanding credits. The proposed $3.901 trillion budget is expected to be mostly […]
Broiler production slightly higher
Broiler eggs set in incubators climbed 1 percent, the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported. Hatcheries in the United States set 210 million eggs in incubators during […]
Water fight pits farmer against farmer
Forget farmers vs. fishermen – or south state vs. north state. California’s current water war is being waged most intensely by farmers against fellow farmers. It’s a Central Valley civil […]