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 […]
Meatless Monday schools report complaints, food waste to Animal Ag Alliance
Some schools, restaurants and foodservice providers report complaints and food waste after implementing a “Meatless Monday” menu, according to a survey conducted by the Animal Agriculture Alliance that also revealed […]
Positive implications for the restaurant industry as number of higher-income households rises
In his latest commentary, the National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy broke down the latest trends in household income. Although real median household income remained stagnant in 2012, the number […]
Britain is running out of space to farm chickens, warns poultry industry
So many shoppers are now ‘Buying British’ that the country is running out of space to produce enough UK-reared chickens. Ministers are being urged to speed up the planning process […]
Poultry producers among those welcoming better than normal corn crop
Harvest is in full swing across the country, and farmers in many states are surprised at the abundance of corn they’re getting from their fields. Dairy farmer Ben Steffen, who […]