…more than one million American jobs. TPP will remove unfair trade barriers and help further the global expansion of American agricultural exports, particularly exports of meat, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables,…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…billion. Thanks to this agreement and its removal of unfair trade barriers, American agricultural exports to the region will expand even further, particularly exports of meat, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables,…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…as high as 40 percent on U.S. poultry products, 35 percent on soybeans, and 40 percent on fruit exports. Additionally, TPP will help American farmers and ranchers compete by tackling…
Fresno State Signs Agreement of Collaboration With University in Mexico
…trees and dairy, beef, pork, poultry, sheep and horticulture units. The Jordan College’s curriculum also includes seven departments and three research centers – the California Water Institute, the Institute for…
Lessons From Avian Flu Outbreak Helping Us Plan for the Future
As the poultry industry prepares for a possible return of avian influenza, it is applying some lessons learned from the last outbreak. Lessons From Avian Flu Outbreak Helping Us Plan…
USDA Video: Improving Poultry Farming Science
A USDA researcher is working to improve the science of poultry farming. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
…dried fruit, nuts, dairy products, beef, fish, poultry products, including eggs, as well as dried beans, rice and specified processed products such as vegetable oil, olive oil, soup, bread, pasta,…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…director of Pacific Egg and Poultry Association, said the current surge in egg prices has more to do with avian influenza, which has resulted in a loss of 35 million…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…is currently experiencing record high expenses. “Fresh vegetables increased 0.47 percent in value this year, led by garlic and fresh tomato markets. While livestock and poultry increased in value by…
Food Safety Questions & Answers at your Fingertips
…Meat and Poultry hotline online at USDA.gov. Along with looking up answers to questions you can also submit a question through email using askkaren.gov and they will reply to you….
Preparing For Another Bird Flu Problem This Fall
Cathy Isom tells us how government officials and the poultry industry are preparing for another bird flu problem this fall. Preparing for bird flu…
Agri View: Avian Flu
Everett Griner talks about the impact this deadly disease could have on the poultry industry in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu…
July Fourth Cookout Costs Less This Year, Still Under $6 Per Person
…supply of meats and poultry at prices that are remarkably affordable for most consumers,” he said. AFBF’s summer cookout menu for 10 consists of hot dogs and buns, cheeseburgers and…
Pacific Region Poultry Report
California’s egg production during April totaled 311 million, down 9 million from March’s production and down 78 million from April 2014. The average number of layers during the month totaled…