NCC statement on McDonald’s USA new antibiotic policy

McDonald’s USA today announced new menu sourcing initiatives including only sourcing chicken raised without antibiotics that are important to human medicine. The National Chicken Council released the following statement, attributable […]

Proposed US bill could curb antibiotic use in US poultry

United States Senators, Dianne Feinstein and Susan Collins have introduced the ‘Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance Act of 2015’ that will require the withdrawal of approval of some medically important antibiotics […]

Ag leaders seek time on dietary guidelines

The head of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee has sent a letter about concerns over recommended dietary guidelines being considered by Ag Secretary Ton Vilsack and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia […]

Poultry inspection overhaul set for summer

After fits and starts, the Agriculture Department is finally on track to overhaul the way it inspects poultry and start the inspection of catfish. So far, just over 40 plants […]

Scrambled California law hurts Missouri farmers

State Sen. Mike Kehoe wants to send a message to the state of California and the Humane Society of the United States: Missourians don’t like your new regulations. Kehoe, R-Jefferson […]

American palates growing more adventurous

Nine in 10 restaurant operators say their guests are more knowledgeable about food than they used to be and pay more attention to food quality than just two year ago, […]

New CPF members

California Poultry Federation welcomes the following new members: Correction: Morris & Associates has been designing and producing innovative and efficient systems for chilling poultry and ice for the industry since 1949. […]

National Turkey Federation elects 2015 officers

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) Board of Directors has elected members of the 2015 Executive Committee during its February annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Jihad Douglas, president of […]