USDA proposes new standards for organic poultry and livestock
USDA proposes new standards for organic poultry and livestock The USDA has announced the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards proposed rule in the Federal Register. The pending regulation demonstrated new […]
Avian flu controls restored in parts of England
Avian flu controls restored in parts of England To control the spread, the government has stepped up biosecurity requirements for bird owners in the southwest of England. Across the water, […]
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local […]
Foster Farms increases entry-level wages at Louisiana plant
Foster Farms increases entry-level wages at Louisiana plant Foster Farms stated that on Sept. 11 the company would increase its entry-level wage to $17.30 per hour at its Farmerville, La., […]
USDA grants additional $21.9 million toward meat, poultry inspection readiness
USDA grants additional $21.9 million toward meat, poultry inspection readiness On Aug. 31, the US Department of Agriculture announced an additional $21.9 million of funding through the Meat and Poultry […]
IPPE Launches the 2023 Young Leaders Under 30 Program
IPPE Launches the 2023 Young Leaders Under 30 Program The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is acceptingapplications for the 11th annual IPPE Young Leaders Under 30 Program. The Young […]
Use ‘tools of discovery’ and all your senses to identify emerging poultry diseases
Use ‘tools of discovery’ and all your senses to identify emerging poultry diseases Emerging and re-emerging diseases can cause sudden, potentially catastrophic illness and death in commercial poultry flocks, said […]
The signs of E. coli and effectiveness of bacteriophage treatment
The signs of E. coli and effectiveness of bacteriophage treatment Colibacillosis, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli, has become worrying issue in poultry flocks worldwide. Avian pathogenic […]
NCC Voices Strong Opposition to Proposed Poultry Contracting Rule
NCC Voices Strong Opposition to Proposed Poultry Contracting Rule The National Chicken Council (NCC) today voiced strong opposition to the “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” proposed rule and […]
New steps to protect consumers from Salmonella in poultry
New steps to protect consumers from Salmonella in poultry As you read this, millions of Americans across the country are preparing meals for their families, friends, or themselves. Some may […]