Sustainability leads five trends for 2020
People this year will show more concern for the planet when making food and beverage purchase decisions, judging by a forecast from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation. Sustainability […]
Will cockfighting birds from US spread vND into Guam?
For more than a year and a half, we have received notifications from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding new cases of […]
CEO at Foster Farms in Livingston talks about its future. New wing flavors are in it
Dan Huber looks to the future as CEO at Foster Farms. He aims for sustainable practices in the decades ahead at the Livingston-based poultry company. And he hopes the new […]
Boehringer Ingelheim launches VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+ND, a vaccine that protects poultry from three diseases
Boehringer Ingelheim’s U.S. Animal Health Business launched a vaccine Monday to protect poultry from three diseases. VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+ND provides a strong immune foundation and optimized protection against Marek’s Disease, Infectious […]
Foodservice industry presents opportunities for technology, meat alternatives
The foodservice industry remains resilient despite considerable headwinds. While weak same-store sales and declining traffic continue to put pressure on operators, US restaurant sales are projected to grow 3.6 percent […]
USDA confirms additional cases of virulent Newcastle Disease
During the week of December 20 – December 26, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed six additional California premises as positive for […]
USDA’s AMS advances ag marketing efforts
In 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) supported both new and established industries through its efforts to create national standards for agricultural products and to improve […]
Tuning up live-vaccine priming for infectious bursal disease and reovirus
In an interview with Poultry Health Today, Kalen Cookson, DVM, MAM, explained why live priming of breeder pullets for infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) and reovirus is important. “By initiating […]
Save-the-date! Mark your calendar now for the Northwest Chicken Council 6th Annual Conference April 16 & 17, 2020
Trade pact with Mexico, Canada could boost wine, other ag products from Modesto area
Modesto-area business leaders welcomed Tuesday’s major progress toward a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. The two nations are key markets for almonds, tomatoes, dairy and other farm products […]