National Ag Day focuses on importance of future generations
Agriculture is essential to everyday life. America’s farmers and ranchers share a commitment to protecting the land and meeting the demands of a growing population. They are up before the […]
Expert panel examines undercover video from chicken processing facility
The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) created the Animal Care Review Panel program to engage recognized animal care specialists to examine video and provide expert perspectives for food retailers, the […]
U.S. poultry industry statement on detection of avian influenza in United States
In light of the recent detections of avian influenza (AI) in the United States, the U.S. poultry industry would like to assure the public that detailed response plans are in […]
USDA reports virulent strain of avian flu in Kansas poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has identified the first infection of a virulent strain of avian flu in poultry in Kansas, confirming the virus has spread into a migratory bird […]
Why do we love chicken so much?
Kids love them, fast food restaurants count on them and advertisers use them to lure in millions of hungry Americans every year. As more consumers demand on-the-go alternatives to fattier […]
Reps. Womack, Costa announce Congressional Chicken Caucus for 114th Congress
Congressman Steve Womack (R-Ark.) and Congressman Jim Costa (D-Calif.) today announced the formation of a new, bipartisan Congressional Chicken Caucus in the House of Representatives. The caucus will serve as […]
Canada implements new poultry restrictions
Canada has placed new restrictions on raw poultry and poultry products that can be brought into the country from five states, including Minnesota. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, […]
FSIS extends comment period for proposed poultry pathogen standards
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said today that it is extending the public comment period for proposed performance standards for salmonella and campylobacter in not-ready-to-eat comminuted chicken and […]
Avian influenza confirmed in Arkansas turkey flock
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Boone County, Arkansas. The flock […]
USDA confirms H5N2 avian influenza in commercial turkey flock in Minnesota
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in […]