Washington Week Ahead: Lawmakers face new deadline for deal
Lawmakers have given themselves one more week to reach a deal on a new coronavirus relief package that congressional leaders want to wrap into a government-wide funding bill for fiscal […]
Outlook is promising for new college grads in agriculture
A new report, released today by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Purdue University, shows a strong job demand for new college graduates with degrees in agricultural […]
Podcast: USPOULTRY examines the economic impact of the industry
Finding distinct data points is always valuable information for members of the meat and poultry industry. Every two years, the US Poultry & Egg Association conducts its Poultry and Egg […]
Marek’s disease vaccination needed now more than ever
Two circumstances have initiated reconsideration about the value of Marek’s disease (MD) vaccination. One is the explosion in no-antibiotics-ever poultry production and concern that in ovo vaccination for MD could […]
Vilsack chosen as Biden’s Agriculture secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, according to three people familiar with the decision. Vilsack, who served as Agriculture secretary for eight years in the Obama […]
NCC launches new website
The National Chicken Council (NCC) today announced its newly refurbished website, featuring an easy-to-navigate user interface that highlights the latest policy, news and information pertinent to the US broiler industry. […]
Assemblyman Gray says state should foot the bill for new COVID-19 regulations
Assemblymember Adam C. Gray introduces Assembly Bill 62 to provide a tax credit for essential and small businesses seeking to comply with costly new COVID-19 regulations. “While the 5th largest economy in […]
The importance of nutrition on egg shell quality in broiler breeders
Poor hatchability represents a substantial loss in income and profitability to a broiler breeder operation. Poor egg shell quality and contaminated eggs are often the main contributing factors. Therefore, it […]
Washington Week Ahead: Lawmakers eye deal on spending, COVID relief
The window is closing fast for Congress to agree on funding the government for fiscal 2021 as well as providing more coronavirus assistance to farmers, schools and sectors of the […]
Now more than ever, vaccination critical for managing Salmonella in layer flocks
Now more than ever, vaccination critical for managing Salmonella in layer flocks Increased regulatory pressure to control Salmonella means strategic vaccinations are more critical than ever before, according to […]