Robert Wright is named new President at Zacky Farms
Zacky Farms, a vertically integrated poultry processor that has been operating for more than 70 years, is pleased to announce Mr. Robert Wright was hired as the Company President. Robert […]
Coons announces formation of Senate Chicken Caucus
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) announced today the formation of a Senate Chicken Caucus to help improve congressional discussion of issues facing the nation’s chicken industry, ranging from international trade to […]
Protein industry adapts as government shutdown limits data
Companies in the protein industry will have access to “overall less information” on markets and pricing and will have to rely more on private sources because of the federal government […]
The nine most painful impacts of a government shutdown
The federal government shut down on Tuesday and will stay closed until Congress can reach an agreement on how to fund day-to-day operations. So who gets hurt most by the shutdown? […]
CPF Board elects new Executive Committee for 2014
At the recent California Poultry Federation 2013 Annual Conference, the CPF Board of Directors elected the 2014 Executive Committee. EC members serve a two-year term in each position, effective January […]
Ad of the Day: Foster Farms chicken doesn’t just taste good. It also sings hits of the ’80s
You might think you’re buying quality chicken. But can it sing rousing renditions of “Don’t You Want Me” by the Human League, “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger and “Africa” by […]
USDA expects to halt some reports if Government shuts down
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it won’t release some statistical reports on agricultural markets if there is a partial government shutdown. The USDA plans to furlough employees who produce […]
USPOULTRY announces new research program
The Boards of USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the creation of a new research program to address current issues facing the poultry industry. The USPOULTRY Board Research Initiative will […]
CPF 2013 Annual Conference speakers update attendees on significant issues in the poultry industry
The California Poultry Federation 2013 Annual Conference, attended by industry leaders, decision makers and affiliates, offered a relevant line-up of speakers at its recent meeting September 19 in Monterey, California. […]
Market Intelligence Forum to preview 2014 industry economic conditions at IPPE
Feed costs, global competition, and consumer demands present ever changing challenges for the poultry and egg industry. Seeking to address these challenges, the Market Intelligence Forum is returning to the […]