California Dept. of Food and Ag releases new poultry entry requirements
Since December 2014, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed over 200 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in the Pacific, Central, and Mississippi Flyways (migratory bird […]
House subcommittee advances ag spending bill
The House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Robert Aderholt (R., Ala.), marked up and approved by voice vote its version of the FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and […]
The numbers behind agricultural water use
Perhaps you’ve noticed-and questioned-recent reports about California’s drought and the surprisingly large quantities of water required to produce foods grown there. Fifteen gallons for a handful of almonds? Twelve for […]
APHIS releases partial epidemiology report on highly pathogenic avian influenza
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today released an epidemiology report outlining its initial findings through June 5 about how highly pathogenic avian […]
House GOP has ‘options’ on trade
House Republicans have made no decisions on how to move a trade package forward following a colossal defeat on the floor at the end of last week. House Majority Leader […]
Debbie Murdock: California egg producers follow highest, most humane standards
On behalf of the Pacific Egg and Poultry Association, I must provide some much-needed context to allegations made against our industry in Paul Shapiro’s op-ed, “It’s high time to eliminate […]
Arizona quarantines birds shipped from Iowa
The Arizona Department of Agriculture quarantined birds and eggs brought into the state from a facility in Iowa after birds at the facility tested positive for H5 avian influenza. Four […]
2015 CPF Summer Meeting
Thank you again to all sponsors and attendees of the California Poultry Federation Summer Meeting. Another great golf tournament and al fresco BBQ was enjoyed by all. We look forward […]
Congressman Jim Costa’s legislation to prevent Canadian and Mexican trade retaliations passes House
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Costa and Conaway’s bill, H.R. 2393, the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Amendments Act. This legislation, which passed on a strong bipartisan vote […]
Western United Dairymen hires new CEO
Western United Dairymen has hired Anja Raudabaugh as the organization’s new CEO, it announced Thursday. Raudabaugh has been executive director of the Madera County Farm Bureau since 2011. Before that, […]