Cathy Isom tells us why the phone lines are already lighting up and the questions are pouring in to the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline. That’s coming up on This …
Poultry Industry Injury Rate Remains Low
A Labor Department report shows job injury and illness rates remain at all-time lows for poultry workers in the United States. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation …
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
Poultry veterinarian Gregg Cutler recalled the day in early 2015 when one of his clients reported an unexpected increase in bird mortality at a turkey farm in Stanislaus County. The …
Trade Essential for U.S. Beef and Poultry Markets in 2017
An analyst with Rabobank says “all roads lead to China” when describing the potential for the U.S. poultry sector’s success in 2017. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
A California egg farm was the victim of “stealth visits” by an animal activist group. Industry groups warn growers to be vigilant about basic security and educating employees. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Checking Chickens on Social Media
Cathy Isom tells us about a new way to keep track of chickens from across the country. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
India Seeks to Triple Egg Production
India’s agriculture minister says the nation is aiming to triple egg production to combat the challenge of malnutrition. The Poultry Site reports India is already among the top egg producers of …
Brazil Poultry Producers Are Potential U.S. Corn Buyers
Northeast Brazil poultry producers will not be buying any U.S. corn in the short term as they have most of what they need booked. This is in spite of the …
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
The Department of Agriculture says the American Egg Board engaged in inappropriate conduct following a USDA checkoff review. The results announced last week regarding what’s known as “mayogate” stem from …
American Egg Board Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
For the first time, the American Egg Board (AEB) is taking part in the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Annual Convention, sponsoring a Latino egg-inspired breakfast during the …
Pacific Region Poultry and Egg Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during August totaled 291 million, down 1 million from July’s production but up 14 million from August 2015. The all layers during the month …
Updated Indemnity Calculator for Laying Hens
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its indemnity calculator formula for laying hens, effective October 1, 2016. The updated formula was …
Chicken Peck
Cathy Isom tells us why we might want to think twice before giving a peck to some cute and fury friends. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored …
U.S. Poultry Dispute with India Nears Resolution
Trade officials in India are making policy changes in an effort to comply with a 2015 World Trade Organization ruling that found its ban on U.S. imports of poultry meat, …