Pitman Family Farms vaccinates more than 500 in Sanger
Pitman Family Farms started vaccinating their employees at their Sanger facility on Friday and finished early this week. More than 500 employees received their first vaccinations, according to Pitman executive, Richie […]
Avian influenza A(H5N8) infects humans in Russian Federation
Russian authorities have reported 7 poultry farm workers aged 29 to 60 years infected with the A(H5N8) strain of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. This is the first […]
Strategies for a Successful Intestinal Integrity Program
As a poultry producer, you think about your intestinal integrity (I2) program all year. Even though many of you will have your program planned out a year in advance, it’s […]
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Washington Week Ahead: Senate tackles stimulus, Vilsack faces farmers
Democrats look to move President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package through the Senate while Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack makes his case for the new administration’s priorities to farm groups this […]
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 […]