Experts warn backyard chicken owners about bird flu
UC Davis animal experts have a warning for backyard chicken owners: A strain of bird flu could affect local poultry. “We want to encourage backyard owners to use the utmost […]
UC Davis launches food institute
The fate of the world’s food supply, the relationship of food to health, and the role of venture capital in farming were among a slate of issues tackled by noted […]
China poultry ban will hurt Minnesota’s producers
China’s ban on U.S. poultry and egg imports due to avian bird flu in the Pacific Northwest will hurt Minnesota poultry producers. Steve Olson with the Minnesota Turkey Growers and […]
Chicken industry adds 21,000 new direct jobs; total economic output increases $143 billion over last two years
The National Chicken Council (NCC) and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) today have made available an updated economic impact study that highlights the increased positive impact the chicken […]
Bird flu fears lead 30 countries to ban Northwest poultry
U.S. poultry exports are starting to suffer following the discovery of avian flu infections in backyard flocks in Washington and Oregon. Since infected birds were first found in mid-December, 29 countries as well […]
China bans all U.S. poultry and eggs due to avian influenza
The Chinese government announced Monday it will ban all imports of U.S. poultry and egg products because of recent detections in the U.S. of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in […]
Avian flu outbreaks erupt in Taiwan; Utah boosts biosecurity
Authorities in Taiwan have halted transportation of poultry following the discovery of the H5N2 and highly pathogenic H5N8 strains of avian flu on six poultry farms, while agricultural officials in […]
Federal judge blocks California’s ban on foie gras
Foie gras lovers in California can rejoice after a federal judge on Wednesday blocked the state’s ban on the sale of the fatty duck and goose liver. U.S. District Judge […]
Agriculture groups unite to end Cuban embargo
Prominent U.S. food and agriculture associations and companies, including the National Chicken Council, announced the formation of a coalition that seeks to advance trade relations between the United States and […]
Utah poultry owners asked to take bird flu precautions
Utah’s wildlife and agriculture agencies are advising hunters and residents with backyard poultry flocks to be aware that two strains of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) have been detected […]