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 […]
Esther Theis, wife of former CPF Boardmember Jim Theis, passes away
Esther passed away peacefully at home this evening at 7:40 PM. She had just turned 71 in December and had battled breast/liver cancer since May 2007. Thank you for your friendship, […]
Biden immigration bill requires farmworker overtime, offers expedited citizenship
Congressional Democrats introduced a sweeping immigration bill backed by President Joe Biden that would require farms to start paying overtime and provide an expedited path to citizenship for undocumented farmworkers. The […]
Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
USDA is deploying 127 disaster, public health specialists to assist with fight against COVID-19. In addition to personnel, USDA is offering its facilities, cold chain infrastructure, public health experts, disaster […]
Russian turkey production shows record growth rate
After growth temporarily slowed down in 2019, Russian turkey producers showed a record 20% production increase in 2020, research showed. The research, conducted by Russian consulting agency Agrifood Strategies, showed […]
Immunity is Closer Than You Think
While the US has been a focus for criticism throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, its vaccine rollout has so far been the envy of the world. Since Operation Warp Speed eliminated […]
Gene editing to enhance production in developing nations
Poultry production in low to middle income nations could substantially benefit from transferring beneficial genes between breeds to produced offspring with useful characteristics, researchers claim. Sterile male and female chicken […]