FDA confirms effective date of the new animal drugs for use in animal feed rule
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of Dec. 1, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of Aug. 24. The direct final […]
US report shows antibiotic resistance levels in meat declining
The US Food and Drug Administration recently released its 2014 National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) Integrated Report, showing ‘measurable improvements’ in antimicrobial resistance. Read More
Temple Grandin, the teacher
A gray sign outside her office is unassuming and the name plate that reads “Temple Grandin” is slightly askew. Inside, the walls are lined with a series of tall metal […]
National Poultry Improvement Plan adopts minimum biosecurity principles for poultry operations
Following the 2014 and 2015 U.S. outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, biosecurity measures were developed and proposed by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) General Conference Committee to standardize […]
Congress to pass stop-gap bill to keep Government funded through March
With government funding set to expire on December 9, Republican leaders announced yesterday that Congress plans to pass another stop-gap bill, called a continuing resolution, that will fund federal agencies through March 31, […]
Long time turkey industry leader Harold Walcott passes away
On November 16, 2016 Harold Walcott passed away unexpectedly at the age of 76. Harold was born in Allendale, Michigan to parents, Caroline and Herman Walcott. He attended Unity Christian […]
The tech that will feed the world
Twenty years from now, the most important tool for putting food on your table won’t be a harvester, combine or a plow. It will be a piece of software. Agriculture […]
Thanksgiving dinner ticks down to less than $5 per person
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 31st annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 […]
What happens to pardoned turkeys after Thanksgiving?
Every year, the president of the United States takes a break from governing on Thanksgiving Day to take part in a special ceremony with the National Turkey Federation. During the […]
Dairy unveils machine that turns cow manure into electricity
A dairy in west Fresno County that converts manure into electricity is the first to become operational under a state program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. State and federal […]