CPF Welcomes New Member VAL-CO
VAL-CO manufactures innovative commercial poultry, egg, and swine equipment that has been improving animal agriculture for over 75 years. Our products have helped more than 100,000 farmers improve their yields, […]
Leslee Oden Named President and CEO of National Turkey Federation
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) announced today that Leslee Oden has been named NTF President & CEO and will assume the leadership position in July when current President & CEO […]
CPF welcomes new member Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB)
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB) operates more than 100 grain facilities with access to ship via barge, rail and truck. Our specialty grains involvement stretches back to the 1990s when […]
Final spending bill package unveiled, countdown to recess begins
Lawmakers released a more than $1.2 trillion, six-bill appropriations package early Thursday morning, less than 48 hours ahead of a Friday night deadline for this second and final wrapup measure for […]
Avian Influenza outbreak impacts U.S. poultry industry
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been a recurring concern for poultry farmers worldwide. However, the current outbreak, which began in early 2022, has been particularly severe in the […]
Republicans to spearhead oversight hearing on growing Chinese threat to US agriculture
A top House panel is planning an oversight hearing to examine the threat China poses to the U.S. agriculture industry as part of broader efforts to curb foreign influence in […]
Biden provides $29.2 billion to USDA in proposed budget
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) voiced its support of President Biden’s fiscal 2025 budget, which proposed $29.2 billion in discretionary authority for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The […]
Congress urges EPA to withdraw proposed wastewater rule
US Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ask the agency to withdraw its proposed rule for wastewater discharged […]
Dr. Simone Stoute, CAHFS Turlock Branch Chief, given Scientist of the Year Award at PEPA annual convention
At the recent Pacific Egg and Poultry (PEPA) in Hawaii, Dr. Simone Stoute, Branch Chief Avian Diagnostician California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS), was announced as the recipient of […]
USDA organic rules are changing. Is the food industry ready?
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares to launch its Strengthening Organic Enforcement regulations March 19, some wonder if unprepared companies will get left behind. The new rule is the most […]