Challenges for Poultry Producers

Taylor HillmanCattle, General, Poultry

Poultry Magazine says besides the usual economic and individual financial concerns, the poultry industry will face increasing public health, environment, and animal welfare issues. Just last year, California poultry producer…

New Leadership Team for Ag Committee

DanCattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy & Livestock, Energy, Environment, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, General, Grain, Industry News Release, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops, Water

…assistance, and trade promotion programs, generally. • Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1): Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit Jurisdiction: Livestock, dairy, poultry, meat, seafood and seafood products, inspection, marketing, and promotion of…

CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…Wilton, just south of Sacramento. Nilsen says his turkey farm is one of the most state of the art poultry facilities in the nation, winning awards and always looking for…

FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances

Taylor HillmanGeneral

Two final rules by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which increase the maximum allowable dosage of irradiation in meat and poultry products is now in effect. Sabrina Hill has…

Ruling Awaited in MD Ag Case

Taylor HillmanGeneral

Farmers and environmentalists around the nation are awaiting a ruling from a judge in Baltimore, Maryland. A poultry farm is accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting…