Poultry plant seeks expansion
Petaluma Poultry has moved one step closer to an expansion plan that will add 52 new employees and expand their operation to seven days per week, 24-hours per day. The […]
Family farms are the focus of new agriculture census data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that family-owned farms remain the backbone of the agriculture industry. The latest data come from the Census of Agriculture […]
Rabobank Report: Global Poultry Industry Q1 2015
Rabobank has published a new report on the global poultry industry, looking at the impact of avian influenza outbreaks across the sector. In the report, the bank’s Food & Agribusiness […]
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, […]