Recent developments in the ethanol market
The outlook for the U.S. ethanol market is very confusing. Ethanol production has declines significantly this year, with annualized production in the last few weeks down between 12 million and […]
Fresno State’s new Foster Farms Poultry Education and Research Facility
For the first time ever, an educational and research facility has been certified by the 136-year-old American Humane Association, the nation’s first national humanitarian organization. Today, Fresno State dedicated its […]
Nation’s first enriched colony barn eggs now available in California
The nation’s first enriched colony barn eggs are now available in California, providing another humane choice to consumers when shopping for one of the most common and useful foods in […]
Farm labor shortage looms as California workers age
Vicente Contreras is 70 years old – and "no más," he insists with a smile – and he says he is still fit and hearty enough to perform the hard […]
Foster Farms certified as humane producer
California’s Foster Farms is the first major broiler chicken producer in the nation to carry the American Humane Association seal, ensuring consumers that its farms meet the nonprofit’s stringent animal […]
Sequester meat shortages months away, says USDA Secretary
The sequester likely won’t cause meat and poultry shortages for a while-thanks, in part, to union negotiations and USDA inspectors’ lack of email access. Furloughs to Food Safety and Inspection […]
Industry supports bill to rescind E15 waivers
The American Meat Institute joined a broad coalition of industry groups in support of legislation that would overturn waivers allowing gas containing 15 percent ethanol to be used for many […]
Vilsack: Several months before inspector furloughs kick in
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said the agency is notifying its unions this week of possible worker furloughs due to mandated U.S. budget cuts, meaning it could be several months before […]
Skyrocketing RIN prices signal ethanol blend wall imminent
Prices of renewable fuel credits, needed by refiners to comply with the nation’s Renewable Fuel Standard, have skyrocketed over the past few months, an indication to some that the dreaded […]
Important PAC reception in Fresno next Monday evening
The California Poultry Federation’s March board meeting is coming up next Tuesday morning. The Poultry PAC reception is set for Monday evening at the Piccadilly Inn on Shaw Avenue as well, and this is an important event I urge you to attend. You can contribute to either the state or federal PAC and also have the opportunity to bid on some silent auction wine selections. The poultry industry faces some interesting, but tough challenges this year, and as always your participation helps us in both Sacramento and Washington, DC.