Ethanol subsidies are raising cost of feed and killing jobs in the valley
Washington D.C. – Representative Jeff Denham today issued the following statement in response to a Central Valley business, Fulton Valley Farms, announcing that it will close its doors due to the high price of feed. The high cost of feed is a direct result of the ethanol mandates and subsidies, and has forced many job creators in California to shut down.
Denham: Ethanol policy closed Turlock farm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Denham is citing the state’s policies in the closure of Fulton Valley Farms of Turlock, set to happen by mid-January because of rising feed costs. […]
USDA Bird Health Awareness Week
Bird lovers, poultry owners, students, and teachers from across the country are invited to observe a week-long salute to bird health from October 30 – November 5. Click here for […]
Ron Kirk Announcing Action against China with Regard to Poultry
Remarks by United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk Announcing Action against China with Regard to Poultry
"I’m here to announce that the Obama Administration is once again taking action to hold China accountable for commitments that it made when it joined the World Trade Organization ten years ago.
Today’s action pertains to what we believe is China’s wrongful imposition of trade remedies against U.S. chicken products. It’s a case that has implications for an estimated 300,000 American farmers and workers throughout the U.S. poultry supply chain."Specifically, today the United States is requesting consultations in the World Trade Organization (WTO) to challenge antidumping and countervailing duties against U.S. chicken products that we will show are inconsistent with WTO rules. Read Full Story.
Welcome to New CPF Members
Power House Energy has joined the California Poultry Federation as an Allied Member. PHE uses a non-combustion zero emission gasification process to generate a fuel gas for boilers, engines, turbines and fuel cells. The company sells, engineers, installs and services turn-key plants.
Bill’s Blog: Folks… Make it a Habit to Eat California Grown Foods, Especially on Sundays!
“Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day” is now officially every Sunday following unanimous decisions in both the state Assembly and Senate. They approved Resolution No. 42 supported by almost 25 […]
Council OKs up to three hens in city back yards
Chickens are no longer backyard outlaws in Sacramento.
With a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the City Council passed an ordinance that will allow city residents to keep up to three egg-laying hens in their back yards starting Nov. 1.
CPF Quality Assurance Seminar vendor tables
Vendor tables are available at the October 4 QA Seminar for companies who wish to promote products or services. The cost is $50 for CPF members and $250 for non-members […]
CPF Quality Assurance Seminar
CPF will hold the fall Quality Assurance Seminar October 4 at the Stanislaus County Ag Center. This is a mandatory meeting to keep your Quality Assurance Certification. Topics will cover: […]
Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopts Eat Local, Buy California Grown Resolution
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has adopted the Buy California Grown resolution and proclaimed Sundays as "Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day." Families, restaurants and grocers are encouraged to […]