Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom would redirect high-speed rail funding
Now leaving the station: Gavin Newsom’s support for high-speed rail. Publicly breaking with Gov. Jerry Brown on a central piece of the governor’s agenda, Brown’s fellow Democrat said the money […]
Animal health giant buys poultry vaccine maker
Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, announced an agreement to acquire Lohmann SE (Lohmann Animal Health), a privately held feed additive and poultry vaccine maker headquartered […]
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a strong rural America that […]
CPF Winter Board of Directors meeting in Sacramento
The CPF board of directors will meet on Monday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento. On Sunday, March 9, a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception to benefit the […]
New NCC website opens the door to poultry production
The National Chicken Council (NCC) has launched a new website, www.ChickenRoost.com, which features information on issues such as animal welfare, food safety, environmental stewardship, antibiotic use and the modern partnership […]
FAO rules out human-to-animal transmission of H7N9 avian influenza
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says there is no evidence that human patients infected with H7N9 avian influenza can transmit the virus to animals, including birds. FAO referred to the […]
New book misses its mark, does nothing to educate consumers on realities of modern poultry production
A new book released recently discussing the U.S. poultry industry does little to help consumers understand how food is made and ignores entire facts regarding the tremendous progress America’s family […]
Kroger sued for not telling ‘Simple Truth’ on chicken labels
Kroger Co, the biggest U.S. supermarket operator, faces a lawsuit claiming it deceived consumers by marketing a store brand as humanely raised chicken products when the animals were raised under […]
Poultry companies invited to apply for safety recognition awards
Poultry industry facilities with outstanding safety programs are invited to apply for recognition under the Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program. The program is open to National Chicken Council, National […]
Latest salvo in the new poultry inspection rule war
Food and Water Watch sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking him to look into staffing deficiencies at the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the latest shot across […]