The Cuba thaw will be big for America’s frozen chickens
Less than 100 miles off the U.S. coast sits an island nation that can’t feed itself. Cuba, which imports as much as 80 percent of its food, has developed a huge […]
Brazil’s poultry production expected to rise again through 2016
Brazil’s poultry meat production for 2016 is now expected to increase by 3% in 2016 to 13.5 million metric tons (MT), after record production levels of 13.1 million MT were […]
Applications being accepted for poultry company safety recognition awards
Poultry industry facilities with outstanding safety programs are invited to apply for recognition under the Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program. The program is open to National Chicken Council, National […]
Poultry Health Management School offers CE programs in May
A two-day Layer Health Management School and a two-day Turkey and Broiler Health Management School are designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in […]
Jim West of J.S. West Company passes away
January 22, 1935 – March 13, 2016 It is with great sadness that family announces the loss of a fine gentleman, their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, James Stewart […]
Survey shows nearly two-thirds of consumers find chicken labels to be confusing
As part of the National Chicken Council’s (NCC) Chicken Check In initiative, NCC today announced a chicken labeling glossary – aiming to provide consumers with the facts when it comes […]
Whole Foods commits to better chicken
Whole Foods Market (WFM) announced today that it will become the first major food business in the country to support a commitment to slower-growing breeds and better living conditions for chickens by […]
Feathers in the Spring: Western Poultry Scholarship & Research Foundation fundraiser
Save the Date for the Feathers in the Spring fundraiser benefiting the California Poultry Federation Friends & Family Memorial Fund. The fundraiser is hosted by the Western Poultry Scholarship & […]
CPF Backyard Poultry Workshop in Oakland a great success
ghty two (82) urban chicken “farmers” attended a Backyard Flock Workshop in downtown Oakland this past Saturday, March 12. Speakers from UC Davis, UC Riverside, CAHFS lab system and a private poultry […]
STATEMENT FROM J.S. West
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim West, Vice President of JS West Milling Co. Sunday, March 13, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones, Jim […]