FDA temporarily relaxing some nutrition labeling rules
The Food and Drug Administration is temporarily relaxing some nutrition labeling rules to facilitate the distribution of some food products during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The temporary rules apply to […]
Senate unanimously passes $2T coronavirus stimulus package
The Senate unanimously passed an approximately $2.2 trillion stimulus package late Wednesday night in an effort to jump-start an economy decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. The bill provides aid for workers, […]
Northwest Chicken Council 6th Annual Conference rescheduled to July 23-24, 2020
The Northwest Chicken Council Conference is moving the date to July due to the Coronavirus and the various changes by Oregon and other states. The new dates are July 23-24 […]
USDA identifies essential services during ‘shelter-in-residence’ orders
WASHINGTON – In a letter to vendors the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlined what operations will be allowed in areas affected by shelter-in-residence directives. The letter was issued March […]
Tips to keep your poultry operation running smoothly during a global crisis
During a crisis, such as the global pandemic of the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses can slow down or even close down when normal operations are not possible to maintain, even […]
Stay-home order for coronavirus exempts Modesto-area food plants. Wine and beer, too
Thousands of people can still work at Modesto-area food and beverage plants despite Thursday’s stay-home order from the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom exempted “essential” businesses from his edict aimed at […]
Northwest Chicken Council 6th Annual Conference rescheduled to July 23-24, 2020
The Northwest Chicken Council Conference is moving the date to July due to the Coronavirus and the various changes by Oregon and other states. The new dates are July 23-24 […]
Food and Agriculture is critical infrastructure for California and the nation
Note – Last night, as California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order for state residents due to COVID-19, his office released an executive order providing additional details. The executive […]
Top secret government chickens aid in vaccine development
Did you know there are secret government chickens in undisclosed locations all over the U.S. laying eggs to be used for vaccine development? I didn’t – until I heard a […]
Agriculture and coronavirus: No major disruption in San Joaquin Valley as of yet
Nervous consumers are stripping grocery store shelves bare of necessities such as bread, eggs, toilet paper and soap in response to the threat of coronavirus. A growing number of businesses […]