Americans to eat 1.25 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl XLVIII
First Lady Michelle Obama isn’t the only one turning 50 this year. 2014 also marks the 50th anniversary of the first “Buffalo Wing” being sauced and tossed at the Anchor […]
More infected in fresh wave of China bird flu – WHO
Another 23 people in China have been infected with the H7N9 strain of bird flu in recent days, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday, adding to at least […]
California drought could trigger food inflation
A lack of rainfall in California could have a nationwide impact on food prices. According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the state produces almost half of U.S.-grown […]
IT’S POLITICS: Ian Calderon’s bill targeting sales of plumped poultry advances
Assemblyman Ian Calderon is off to a good start this year. His legislation to prevent schools from purchasing “plumped” chicken or turkey that is injected with salt water or other […]
USDA sees 3 percent more chicken in 2014, according to this month’s WASDE report
Broiler production this year continues to be forecast at 38.484 billion pounds, which will be 3.0 percent more than the slightly revised downward production estimated for 2013, according to this […]
“Free range” and “pasture raised” officially defined by HFAC for Certified Humane label
Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) announces new standards for products that are labeled Certified Humane® and either “Free Range” or “Pasture Raised.” There is currently no legal definition for “Free Range” or […]
Flu virus found in wild birds as Korea quarantines farms
South Korea discovered the H5N8 avian influenza virus in dead migratory birds after confirming an outbreak at two duck farms in the country’s south. About 100 dead birds found in […]
Citing health risks, California lawmakers push to limit antibiotic use on livestock
The salmonella outbreak that rippled out from California chicken processing facilities last year, sickening more than 400 and hospitalizing at least 134, came with a troubling footnote: several bacteria samples […]
USDA designates California ag counties for drought disaster assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 of California’s 58 counties as natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by extreme drought. Click here for the […]
Brown’s budget proposes boost of UC, ag research
State agencies that work with farmers and ranchers would get a boost under Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed budget. The California Department of Food and Agriculture would receive an extra $20 […]