New Avian Influenza tab on the CPF homepage
CPF is in the process of adding pertinent avian influenza information for commercial industry and backyard poultry producers which includes links and contacts to various websites and power point presentations. […]
WTO approves $1 billion in tariffs in retaliation against US meat labeling rules
The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled today that Canada and Mexico can slap more than $1 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation for meat labeling rules it says […]
USDA continues to prepare for any possible findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) continues to prepare for any potential findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). An outbreak of […]
Will congressional opposition to RFS rule lead to reform?
The ink on U.S. EPA’s final rule for the renewable fuel standard is barely dry, but long-standing foes in Congress are already aiming to block the biofuels program. Yesterday, Rep. […]
Nationwide survey reveals nearly 80 percent of Americans mistakenly believe that chicken contains added hormones or steroids
The National Chicken Council (NCC) today released new national survey findings on consumers’ perceptions about chicken production, revealing that nearly 80 percent of Americans mistakenly believe that chicken contains added […]
National Chicken Council announces new PR campaign
The National Chicken Council officially launched a new PR campaign this week. Chicken Check In focuses on chicken production, following each stage of a chicken’s life–where they live, what they […]
USPOULTRY “Poultry & the Hormone Myth” video available
As a follow-up to the National Chicken Council’s new national survey regarding consumers’ perceptions about chicken production that revealed nearly 80 percent of Americans mistakenly believe that chicken contains added […]
EPA increases RFS volumes, dealing blow to chicken producers, consumers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the final Renewal Fuel Standard (RFS) required volume obligations for 2014, 2015 and 2016 at higher levels than proposed by the agency […]
Research and Markets: Egg market trends and opportunities in the U.S – eggs are consumed in well Over 90% of U.S. households
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Egg Market Trends and Opportunities in the U.S.” report to their offering. Eggs have been and will continue to be a […]
National Turkey Federation Chairman presents National Thanksgiving Turkey to President Obama
President Barack Obama received the National Thanksgiving Turkey named “Abe” from National Turkey Federation Chairman Dr. Jihad Douglas Wednesday afternoon at the White House. The event marks the 68th anniversary […]