Virulent Newcastle disease spreads primarily by moving birds that appear healthy but have already been infected, which appears to be the case with the recent discovery in Utah. After multiple …
Farmers and Ranchers Digest Information on Alternative Protein Sources
Whether it is called fake meat or clean meat, products containing alternative sources of protein have been appearing in supermarkets and restaurants around the country, and are competing with traditionally …
Checkoff-Funded Beef Quality Assurance Program’s Online Certification Option Reaches Major Milestone
More than 50,000 Have Been Certified through New, Convenient Process More than 50,000 cattle producers have been certified through the Beef Quality Assurance program’s new online learning system since it …
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has found more virulent Newcastle disease in two commercial poultry operations in California. The latest discoveries …
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
Researchers from the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Biological Agricultural Engineering and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have found a means to provide an important nutrient …
NCBA President Invited to White House for 2018 Farm Bill Ceremony
National Cattlemen Beef Association (NCBA) president and fifth generation California rancher Kevin Kester was one of few people invited to the White House,Thursday, for the 2018 Farm Bill Ceremony. Kester talks …
USDA Modifies Branding Requirements for Mexican Cattle
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has finalized a rule that will make updates to identification requirements for cattle imported to the United States from Mexico. The …
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Asian BBQ Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Southwestern Asian BBQ Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Rack Baby Back Ribs …
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in …
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry in California
Virulent Newcastle disease has been confirmed in a commercial chicken operation in Riverside County. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) made the …
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester urged the Trump Administration to move quickly to tear down trade barriers for U.S. beef in Japan. Speaking at a public hearing on the …
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the government of Morocco has agreed to allow imports of U.S. beef and beef products into …
USDA Adds 5.1 Mil Pounds of Beef to Previous Recall
The United States Department of Agriculture added another 5.1 million pounds of beef to a previous recall. On October 4, the USDA announced a recall on more than 6. 9 …
U.S. Pork Losses from Trade Dispute with Mexico: $1.5 Billion
Losses Attributed to China Dispute Estimated at $1 Billion The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called for an end to a trade dispute that has cost U.S. pork producers an …