Esther Rebecca Theis
Dec 13, 1949 – Feb 18, 2021 Esther (Ruiz) Theis, 71, of Turlock, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 after a 14-year battle with breast/liver cancer. Esther was born in […]
Cuba approves animal welfare law after civil society pressure
Cuba has approved a long called-for decree on animal welfare in what some rights activists are hailing as an unusual triumph of civil society in the Communist-run country where animal […]
Ruling for poultry company may be big win on
Court of Appeal upheld trial judge decision that the issue is preempted by federal law. In what may be a major win for meat and poultry companies over product labeling […]
Register now for the 2021 Virtual Summit before the early-bird rates end!
Early-bird registration rates end February 28; Photo contest starts March 1 for farmers and ranchers to enter to win a free registration and more! The 2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed “Obstacles […]
Daybreak Feb 24: Vilsack taking charge at USDAH
Tom Vilsack will be back in very familiar surroundings today after winning easy Senate confirmation as agriculture secretary. He is expected to be sworn in today. The Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to […]
Sweeping immigration bills seek to reform dire farm working conditions
Democratic lawmakers unveiled sweeping immigration reform legislation Thursday that could significantly improve the working conditions for farm workers and put them on a long-awaited path to citizenship. Advocates have for […]
What came first, the chicken or the … myth?
It’s no secret that chicken is a huge part of our everyday lives. Available on pretty much any menu in any restaurant, there’s no shortage of this delicious protein rich […]
USDA staff to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines
The USDA announced plans to deploy qualified personnel across several states to assist in the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. In a notice to stakeholders, Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]
Free Webinar “Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All”
Thursday February 25, at 2:30pm ET, USDA/APHIS will be hosting a free webinar titled, “Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All.” All are encouraged to participate in the […]
USDA headquarters expected to get the new (old) boss after Feb. 23 Senate confirmation vote
The U.S. Senate is expected to confirm the nomination of Tom Vilsack on Feb. 23, clearing the way for him to serve as President Biden’s Secretary of Agriculture, just as […]