Dairy farmers support marketing order vote
California Dairy Campaign (CDC) members applauded Rep. Jim Costa, D-16, for his leadership in passing the "California Milk Marketing Order Act" in the House Agriculture Committee passed farm bill. Representative […]
China’s largest meat processor acquires Smithfield
Hong Kong-based Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd., a majority shareholder of China’s largest meat-processing enterprise, has entered an agreement to acquire Smithfield Foods Inc. for approximately $7.1 billion, including assumption of […]
Global poultry outlook hinges on bird flu resolution
Current trends in the global poultry industry point to a positive outlook for 2013, but the avian influenza outbreak in China could scuttle it all, according to a new report […]
Supermarkets respond to shifting demographic landscape
Supermarket retailers are prioritizing customer service and personalization as demographic shifts weigh toward Hispanics, women, Baby Boomers and Millennials, according to "What’s in Store," the annual trends publication of the […]
Movement attempts shutdown of Monsanto office in Davis
As early as 6 a.m. on May 24, around 100 protesters had already gathered at the Davis office of Monsanto Company at 1910 Fifth St. – known to most as just Monsanto – to express their discontent with the actions and legacy of the multinational agribusiness corporation. "We’re just trying to spread awareness about their history and eventually bring them down," said Kim Sloan, lead activist with the Anti-Monsanto Project (AMP) who was present at the protest.
Public education needed on antibiotic use in poultry flocks
The recent negative publicity over antibiotic use in turkey production underscores that efforts must be made to educate the public that antibiotics are not just placed into feed to help […]
USDA issues final COOL rule
USDA has issued the final rule for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, goat meat, wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish, perishable agricultural commodities, peanuts, […]
‘Foodies’ spark reawakening of Grange in California
From exclusive Marin to tony Malibu, young food activists are sparking the renaissance of an old fraternal order – the California Grange. The state Grange still abides by its symbolic […]
April poultry production 7% above last year
According to USDA, April 2013 poultry production was 3.752 billion pounds, up 7% from April 2012. The preliminary live weight of all poultry was 4.970 billion pounds, a 7% year […]
Foster Farms debuts American Humane Certified™ Oven Ready Chicken Entrées
As more Americans rely on fresh, distinctive flavors and a "foodie" experience at home, Foster Farms introduces a new fresh chicken experience with Oven Ready Entrées, allowing consumers to quickly […]