US poultry industry commends House on bipartisan passage of Russia trade bill
The House of Representatives today passed the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012, which repeals outdated legislation that is a roadblock to the United States taking full advantage of Russia’s ascension to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The vote of 365 to 43 would establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia if a similar bill is passed by the Senate and signed by the president.
EPA keeps renewable fuels levels in place after considering state requests
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe "economic harm" that would warrant granting a waiver of […]
Livestock, poultry, dairy producers say RFS is ‘broken’
A coalition of livestock, poultry and dairy organizations today expressed extreme disappointment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s denial in the wake of the worst drought in more than half a century of requests that it waive a federal law that requires corn to be turned into ethanol for gasoline.
Vote for Tim Nilsen of Nilsen Farms in the USFRA “Faces of Farming and Ranching” search
Tim Nilsen of Nilsen Farms is a contract turkey grower in California. The ranch was established in 1983 by Tim’s father Norm and has been continually evolving over the years […]
Turkey farmers cope with high feed prices
Record-high feed costs this year have not been kind to many farmers who raise livestock, but turkey producers say healthy demand for their product has helped them weather the storm. […]
Farm bill and estate tax reform letter sent to Congress today by California ag groups
A letter regarding the farm bill and estate tax reform, signed by the California Poultry Federation and other California agriculture organizations, was sent to Congress today. The letter urges the […]
‘The Fight for Water: A Farm Worker Struggle’ documentary to screen in Modesto Nov. 29
A documentary about the historic 2009 march of farmers and farm workers across the heart of the California Central Valley to demand that irrigation water restrictions be overturned and their water supply be turned back on is coming to Modesto’s State Theater Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. "The Fight for Water: A Farm Worker Struggle" highlights the human impact an environmental decision had on the farming community when its water supply was shut off, and the march farmers and farm workers staged in order to fight for their water.
CPF welcomes new Allied Member
Lallemand’s objective is to develop and offer products and services that bring value to the producer while respecting the environment and the balance of ecosystems, answering growing consumer demand for safe and natural food and ingredients.
Ethanol mandate about to burn out?
Falling U.S. demand for gasoline has combined with high corn prices to force the closure of several U.S. ethanol plants. Ethanol makers are actually losing money on every gallon of […]
Cap and trade: division over economics
To some business leaders, California’s new cap-and-trade system for curbing greenhouse gases represents nothing less than the road to economic ruin. "This is kind of ‘Recession: The Sequel,’ " said Dorothy […]