Court rules against EPA on CAFO discharges in big win for farm groups
A federal court ruled yesterday that U.S. EPA cannot require a West Virginia poultry operation to obtain a Clean Water Act permit for its stormwater in what farm groups are […]
FSIS issues new humane-handling guidance
The USDA Wednesday issued a new guidance document for livestock processors to improve humane handling of livestock presented for slaughter. The document, compiled to support the Humane Methods of Slaughter […]
Biosecurity education program scheduled for 2014 IPPE
Outbreaks of the H7N9 virus in China and H7N3 in Mexico have heightened the awareness and need for effective biosecurity programs. Sponsored by US Poultry & Egg Association, the Biosecurity […]
NCC President to New York Times: Chicken is safe
“Chicken producers take very seriously any illness attributed to the consumption of a poultry product,” said National Chicken Council President Mike Brown in a letter to the editor of the […]
Poultry and livestock groups collaborate on reports highlighting advancements in animal agriculture
The Animal Agriculture Alliance, in collaboration with the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, United Egg Producers, National Cattleman’s Beef Association, National Pork Board, National […]
Vilsack on shutdown effects at USDA
The government shutdown has ended but the effects for those who use USDA services were felt by many. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says many seeking home loans may not […]
Undercover video taken at two Canadian chicken farms
An animal rights group is alleging animal cruelty at two chicken farms in the Canadian province of Alberta. The group Mercy For Animals Canada recently released a hidden-camera video that […]
California Legislators sign and distribute letter in support of Foster Farms
A letter written and signed by California Valley Legislators who represent the areas in which the Foster Farms facilities are located, has been distributed to every Assembly and Senate office […]
Foster Farms’ executives talk to media
The salmonella outbreak in Foster Farms chicken has cut sales by 25 percent, company leaders said today, while vowing to win back consumers with improved sanitation and other measures. Ron […]
Foster Farms makes food-safety improvements
Foster Farms has ramped up food-safety interventions at three of its California processing plants, according to the company. “Last Thursday, the USDA approved our plans to add new processes and […]