24 new Calif. laws just signed by Gov. Jerry Brown
It was a busy day Friday for California’s governor, who signed two dozen bills into law. Among those Jerry Brown approved was a bill aimed at helping young victims of […]
US chicken consumption remains at all-time high
U.S. consumers report their chicken consumption remains high although 2017 levels have moderated and returned to those seen a couple of years ago, according to new research presented today at […]
Shortage of medications remains top issue for US turkey industry
Same story, different year: A shortage of effective, FDA-approved medications is still the top health issue for the US turkey industry, according to a survey conducted by a turkey veterinarian. […]
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council launches teacher awareness program
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) partnered with U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) to launch a Teacher Awareness Program that allows urban teachers and students to learn about […]
Out with the Old, in with the New-ish in USDA’s No. 2 Post
The Al Almanza decade as USDA’s most important figure in food safety is ending, and Stephen Censky is coming in as deputy secretary to help Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue […]
Know Someone who Raises Gamebirds? Here’s Something they must Consider
In light of federal Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) regulations, the North American Gamebird Association is urging anyone who raises pheasants, quail and other gamebirds to build a working relationship with […]
APHIS Provides Strategic Direction to Detect and Respond to Emerging Animal Diseases
The purpose of this plan is to provide strategic direction for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) to detect and […]
EPA sets 2018 ethanol volumes at statutory maximum
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday proposed once again to keep the mandated volume for conventional ethanol use for 2018 at the statutory maximum of 15 billion gallons. In proposing this […]
House ag appropriations bill approved by committee
The House Appropriations Committee June 28 approved the fiscal year 2018 Agriculture Appropriations bill. The legislation funds important agricultural and food programs and services, including food and medical product safety, […]
Mexico is no longer No. 1 U.S. corn-buyer after trade tensions
Mexico is no longer the biggest buyer of corn from the U.S., a sign that trade tensions are pushing American grain toward other markets while its southern neighbor lines up […]