House Republicans start their funding rumble with shutdown looming
Both parties have long anticipated a September showdown over keeping the government funded. This week, House Republicans will take their first shot in the fiscal battle. House GOP leaders are […]
Animal Agriculture Alliance updates reports covering animal rights
The Animal Agriculture Alliance released two reports detailing the interconnectedness of the animal rights movement, as well as tactics targeting animal agriculture. The Animal Rights Extremist Web exemplifies how animal rights groups […]
Wing-feast
The skinless, boneless chicken breast makes the most money for chicken processors, and most likely always will, but what is, or what was, essentially a by-product of processing chickens, the […]
Conrad Van Greydanus passes away
Conrad Van Greydanus passed away in Jesus’ hands in Ripon, California on July 13, 2023. Conrad was a much prayed for first-born child of Peter and Elma Greydanus, born on July […]
FDA, USDA and DHS Release Review on Emergent Risks Facing U.S. Food and Agriculture
The U.S. Food and Agriculture (FA) sector is facing significant risks that require improved communication and collaboration between industry and government agencies. On July 13, the FDA, USDA and Department […]
Court Grants EPA Stay on WOTUS Lawsuit
A federal court in North Dakota granted a stay in an ongoing multistate lawsuit against the EPA’s latest waters of the U.S. rule, giving the Biden administration time to complete […]
Ukraine grain deal collapse heightens food supply fears
Russia ended the Ukraine grain-export deal nearly a year into the agreement, heightening uncertainty over global food supplies and escalating tensions in the region. The pact, previously extended in May, […]
Washington Week Ahead:
House members have until Wednesday to propose amendments to the fiscal 2024 Agriculture appropriations bill, setting up potential test votes on farm bill issues. Meanwhile, the House Appropriations Committee this week will […]
Retired poultry leader Mike Hoyt passes
Former Foster Farms executive and Chairman of the Board for the California Poultry Federation, Mike Hoyt passed away early this week. He was a key member of the CPF Executive […]
USDA targets increasing domestic fertilizer production
On June 23, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA is investing an additional $400 million to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production in the U.S. “The rapid increase […]