…mortality among their birds should call their veterinarian or the California Department of Food Agriculture sick bird hotline at (866) 922-BIRD (2473). For more information about raising poultry, visit http://ucanr.edu/sites/poultry….
Handling Raw Chicken
…of habit. Washing or rinsing raw chicken before you’re getting ready to pop it in the oven or on the grill. But USDA’s Food Safety Specialist Marianne Gravely says stop…
Citrus Tarping Regulation Delayed
A new tarping regulation for citrus loads has been put on hold by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Ag leaders say the industry should still make plans…
Farmers Union Hosting 115th Convention
…panels on the upcoming farm bill and conservation in agriculture, and industry experts focusing on consolidation in the agricultural sector, renewable fuels, and sustainable food production. Farmers Union delegates will…
Global Food Prices Edging Higher
Global food prices trended higher in February, increasing half a percent compared to January. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released its Food Price Index Monday. While…
Agri View: Milking Robots
…say it is good for the cows. It extends longevity. Lower cull rate. Cows are creatures of habit. And they learn where to go for the food in just a…
USDA Confirms H7 Avian Influenza in Tennessee
…the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock will not enter the food system. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is working directly with poultry workers at the affected facility…
Legislation Would Address Agro-Terrorism
…the legislation in the House, says America’s enemies are intent on attacking the country’s resources and vulnerabilities, which includes the food supply. “Threats to the U.S. food, agriculture, and livestock…
India Reconsidering Wheat Import Tax
…a supply shortage after two years of drought. Higher imports and expectations of a bumper crop this year have government officials seriously thinking about re-instituting the import tax. The Prime…
White House Says No Changes to RFS
…of combining biofuels with gasoline away from refiners. The order would require companies farther down the supply chain to handle that. Refiners have long-requested the change, saying the requirement has…
Agri View: Eating Habits
…feel there is no difference. About a third of those surveyed think that genetically modified food is not as healthy as traditionally grown food. I suppose the rest doesn’t really…
Tarping Fines Could Be Costly
…many ways to make sure they are properly complying with the regulation. “(The industry) can contact the county, local grower liaisons and also the California Department of Food and Agriculture.”…
Feed Industry Welcomes New Secretary of Commerce
…moving forward on things like trade efforts, including animal food, which fall under the Department’s authority. The association will also support the new Secretary in the promotion and enforcement of…
January Agriculture Prices Report
…milk, hogs, cotton, and hay. The Food Commodities Index, at 93.5, increased 0.4 percent from the previous month but is down 2.5 percent from January 2016. January Prices Paid Index…