United States must comply with WTO ruling on Country-of-Origin Labeling by 2013
The United States must bring its mandatory country-of-origin meat labeling rules into compliance with an earlier World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling by May 23, 2013, according to a WTO decision this week. WTO ruled on June 29, 2012 that the U.S. country-of-origin labeling program unfairly discriminated against Canada and Mexico because it gave less favorable treatment to beef and pork imported from these countries than to U.S. meat.
Research: Wind’s contribution to Avian Influenza spread
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry can cause severe economic damage and represent a public health threat. Development of efficient containment measures requires an understanding of how these […]
Antibiotics to be NPPC priority issue
When it comes to priority issues, Chris Wall, Assistant Vice President, Domestic Public Policy for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) says behind getting the Farm Bill passed and energy […]
Farm Bureau welcomes agriculture committee appointments
The appointment of three additional Californians to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture will benefit the state’s farmers and ranchers, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. The committee announced that Reps. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, and Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale, would become new members, joining Rep.
California poultry President gives keynote talk at Ag United meeting
Tuesday, California Poultry Federation President Bill Mattos gave the keynote address at Ag United’s Annual Meeting in Sioux Falls. Mattos says he comes from a state where Ag interests must […]
Rep. Bob Goodlatte says more corn goes to making ethanol than feeding livestock
With much of the nation experiencing drought, U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte says the livestock industry needs relief from federal rules that siphon potential animal feed into ethanol production. Goodlatte, R-6th, […]
Ammonia from poultry manure may be converted to animal feed
Researchers at Iowa State University are working on a way to limit ammonia accumulation in the air around poultry houses while using it to create a sustainable product. Ammonia released […]
Dr. Hugo Medina passes away
Dr. Hugo Medina passed away on Sunday 25th November from complications following throat cancer. Hugo obtained his veterinary qualification from the National University of Mexico and earned an MS degree from the University of Minnesota. He was a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. Hugo was active in all aspects of poultry medicine serving on committees of the AAAP and the Board of the ACPV.
Taiwan: Hundreds of chickens destroyed in response to avian influenza outbreak
Some 631 chickens were destroyed at one Taiwanese farm in an effort to prevent further spread of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI), according to a World […]
Will corn and soybean prices return to pre-drought levels?
March 2013 corn futures dropped below $5.50 in early May 2012 and were drifting lower when U.S. drought conditions turned prices higher starting in mid-June. The price of that contract peaked in early August, just short of the $8.50 mark. March 2013 soybean futures dropped below $11.50 in December 2011before South American drought conditions and then U.S. drought conditions sent that contract above $17.25 by mid-September 2012.