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, …
USDA Launches Cage-Free Egg Report
Last week’s Cage-Free Shell Egg Report was the first of a new monthly report by the Department of Agriculture. The department launched the Monthly Cage-free-Shell that USDA says will add …
Preserving Eggs
Cathy Isom tells us how farm fresh eggs in the early days stayed fresh without refrigeration. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: …
FSIS Updates Procedure Allowing Organic Meats Non-GMO Label
The Department of Agriculture has released a new procedure allowing certified organic meat and poultry producers to obtain approval of non-GMO label claims, based on the products organic certification. Sponsored …
Agri View: Chicken or the Egg?
Everett Griner talks about the problems facing egg producers in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than EverAugust 5, 2025Purina Podcast: …
India Wants U.S. to Drop Penalties in WTO Dispute
India will ask the U.S. to drop its plans for $450 million in penalties for non-compliance on a World Trade Organization ruling on poultry imports. Bloomberg reports the Minister of …
National Chicken Month
Cathy Isom fills us in on the month-long celebration of America’s favorite protein. National Chicken Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: …
Suggested Cooking Temps for Meat and Poultry Products
Marianne Gravely with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline giving the proper grilling temperatures for various types of meat and poultry. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics …
USDA Buying Eggs to Ease Surplus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase $11.7 million worth of shell eggs and egg products to ease a surplus as farmers and egg processors try to cope with falling …