A major disease event for poultry has landed in the U.S. Highly-pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a number of states, and while the brunt of the impact has …
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
From CDFA: By Craig McNamara, President, California State Board of Food and Agriculture Tomorrow (May 5), the California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be hosting a drought forum …
Signs that Avian Influenza Virus has Arrived Is in Your Backyard
Cathy Isom has some tips on keeping your backyard chickens safe from a deadly virus. Bird Flu Signs Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
Vilsack’s Argument for Partial Bans on U.S. Poultry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a meeting of agricultural journalists in Washington his argument that countries should only impose bans on U.S. poultry coming from areas with avian flu outbreaks. …
USDA Provides Update on Avian Influenza Outbreaks
Since December, there have been several ongoing, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 incidents along the Pacific, Central and Mississippi flyways. Cases in wild birds, captive wild birds, backyard poultry or …
The Backyard Chicken Coop Trend
For many having a backyard chicken coop goes beyond having fresh eggs at the ready. Susan Carter reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
No Human Health Problems Yet From Avian Flu Viruses
Dr. John Clifford, USDA’s chief veterinarian, says so far there have been no reported human health problems from the avian flu viruses now showing up in U.S. poultry flocks. …
Americans are Consuming More Eggs and Bacon
While we may be eating less breakfast these days, Cathy Isom tells us there are a couple of breakfast items we’re eating more of. More Eggs and Bacon Sponsored ContentCIR …
Agri View: Antibiotic Use
Everett Griner talks about producers overusing antibiotics in today’s Agri View. Antibiotic Use Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire Ants …
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
From CDFA California’s farms face growing water management challenges California is an agricultural powerhouse—the nation’s largest farm state and a world market leader, with 2012 sales of $48 billion (Note …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: “On this National Agriculture Day, we acknowledge the impact of American agriculture on our daily lives and our nation’s economy. We …
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gathering information about production practices from farmers and ranchers across the nation through the Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of …
Poultry Bans By Foreign Buyers Just One More Price Depressor
Are the various bans and restrictions that some countries are putting on poultry from certain U.S. states and regions actually bringing poultry prices down? Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Safety First When Preparing Chicken Wings
Cathy Isom gives us some important safety tips the USDA wants you to know when preparing a popular party snack. Safety First When Preparing Chicken Wings Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …