2.5 million poultry culled in Mexico over AI outbreak
During the past three weeks, Mexican officials have culled 2.5 million birds at poultry farms in western Mexico in a strategy to contain an avian influenza H7N3 outbreak, AFP reports. […]
Conestoga-Rovers & Associations new CPF Allied Member
The CRA Family of Companies includes Conestoga-Rovers & Associates and a number of other entities that continue to maintain their own regional identity while working seamlessly within the entire organization. The Family of Companies consists of over 90 offices and 3,000 people working on projects around the world.The agricultural industry is experiencing ever increasing and complex regulatory challenges.
California Foie Gras Ban Turns Into a New Fight
National Turkey Federation joins Smarter Fuel Future coalition
NTF joined the Smarter Fuel Future coalition that will continue to publicize the many negative effects of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and other biofuel polices. The group launched an […]
USPOULTRY announces 12th Annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award competition
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is now accepting nominations for the 12th annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production. Those eligible for the award include any poultry grower or egg producer (family-owned) who supply product to a USPOULTRY member or an independent producer who is a USPOULTRY member. Nominations are due September 14, 2012.
McDonald’s New CEO Focuses on Chicken Amid Shaky Economy
McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) (MCD)’s new chief executive officer is playing chicken with the menu. As Don Thompson, 49, steps into the CEO role at the world’s largest restaurant chain, customers […]
Kansas Brother’s ranching ‘I’m Farming And I Grow It’ music video goes viral
Agriculture just became a little more entertaining thanks to a new music video by the Peterson Farm Bros, a pro-agriculture group from Kansas. Their parody takes on "I’m Sexy and I Know it" to show that they are "farmers and [they] grow it."
Another successful CPF Summer Meeting
Another successful CPF Summer Board Meeting was was held this past Monday and Tuesday, June 25 and 26. The event was at The Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach, California. Monday’s scramble-format golf tournament was very popular and had more golfers than past years.
USFRA Food Dialogues in Los Angeles Today : The Great Debate – Science, Technology and Food
What technologies are farmers and ranchers using to produce food while protecting the environment? Is more research the answer to biotechnology in agriculture?
Farm bill splits produce growers, food activists
Five years ago, California farmers were a powerful ally of the new food movement’s crusade to get Washington to stop subsidizing corn and start promoting the fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts that are the mainstay of the state’s huge farm sector. This year, Bay Area food activists are on their own.