How Foster Farms is solving the case of the mystery Salmonella
Foster Farms, California’s biggest chicken producer, has been accused of poisoning people with salmonella bacteria. After an outbreak last fall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture to shut down three of […]
2014 CPF Annual Conference and Board Meeting
The Annual Conference for the California Poultry Federation (CPF) is set for September 18-19, 2014 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA. Click on www.cpif.org for information regarding sponsorships […]
New campaign shows agricultural partnerships and achievements
“One UC Davis” puts the spotlight on California in a new campaign that demonstrates how the university and its industry partners nourish the state with food, economic activity and better […]
Foodborne illness in the age of Twitter
Consumers brought down by a foodborne illness sometimes turn to social media platforms to air their grievances. It turns out their local health departments might be listening. Jenine Harris, Ph.D., […]
2014 CPF Annual Conference and Board Meeting
The Annual Conference for the California Poultry Federation (CPF) is set for September 18-19, 2014 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA. Presenters scheduled to speak at the Conference […]
U.S. loses COOL WTO challenge
The United States has lost its latest attempt to defend the mandatory country-of-origin labeling law, according to individuals familiar with the World Trade Organization final ruling on the case, which […]
Mexico: Poultry and products annual report
Minor disease issues continue to affect the Mexican poultry industry. Despite these issues, due to ongoing investments in biosecurity measures, production of broiler meat and eggs are expected to increase […]
USDA releases second report from Layers 2013 study
The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) has released the second report from its Layers 2013 study: Part II: Control and Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis on Table-Egg Farms in […]
California will vote on multi-billion dollar water bond
Voters in California will pass judgement on a massive $7.2 billion water bond package aimed at addressing a record drought after interest groups came to a last-minute agreement this week. […]
Calif. antibiotic resistance bill goes to governor
The California Legislature has sent to the governor two bills that would prohibit the use of antibiotics in farm animals as growth enhancers and would establish hospital programs to ensure […]