New book misses its mark, does nothing to educate consumers on realities of modern poultry production
A new book released recently discussing the U.S. poultry industry does little to help consumers understand how food is made and ignores entire facts regarding the tremendous progress America’s family […]
Kroger sued for not telling ‘Simple Truth’ on chicken labels
Kroger Co, the biggest U.S. supermarket operator, faces a lawsuit claiming it deceived consumers by marketing a store brand as humanely raised chicken products when the animals were raised under […]
Poultry companies invited to apply for safety recognition awards
Poultry industry facilities with outstanding safety programs are invited to apply for recognition under the Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program. The program is open to National Chicken Council, National […]
Latest salvo in the new poultry inspection rule war
Food and Water Watch sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking him to look into staffing deficiencies at the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the latest shot across […]
CPF Winter Board of Directors meeting in Sacramento
The CPF board of directors will meet on Monday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento. On Sunday, March 9, a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception to benefit the […]
Most Comprehensive Guidelines to Date Released for Well-Being of Chickens
National Chicken Council releases 2014 Animal Welfare Guidelines and Audit Checklist WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 10, 2014 – Consumers want to be sure that all animals being raised for food […]
Obama signs sprawling U.S. farm bill, lauds rural progress
In a large barn smelling faintly of horses, President Barack Obama signed the $956 billion farm bill into law on Friday, comparing the five-year law to “a Swiss Army knife” […]
Arvance Ranch recognized for Environmental Excellence by USPOULTRY
Arvance Ranch in Kerman, Calif., was one of six farms across the United States to receive U.S. Poultry & Egg Associaition’s Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award during the recent IPPE […]
NCC updates chicken welfare guidelines
The National Chicken Council has released its latest guidelines for the welfare and handling of chickens. The 2014 update of the NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines includes new subject matter such as […]
USDA offers $20 million for California water conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is backing water conservation efforts in drought-stricken California with $20 million in new funding. Its Natural Resources Conservation Service is making the funds available to […]