Poultry Industry News By Category: Government and Regulatory
Friday, May 17, 2013
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill
US - The House Agriculture Committee has approved the Farm Bill, including significant savings and reforms. ...
US - The House Agriculture Committee has approved the Farm Bill, including significant savings and reforms. ...
NFU, JA Zenchu Statement on Lima Round of TPP Negotiations
US - In advance of the Lima round of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union (NFU) president, and Akira Banzai, president of Japan’s Zenchu, the Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA Zenchu),...
US - In advance of the Lima round of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union (NFU) president, and Akira Banzai, president of Japan’s Zenchu, the Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA Zenchu),...
Thursday, May 16, 2013
NFU Outlines Farm Bill Priorities for House Committee on Agriculture
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to members of the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, outlining priorities, such as funding programmes, research and farmer protection, ahead of the scheduled 2013...
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to members of the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, outlining priorities, such as funding programmes, research and farmer protection, ahead of the scheduled 2013...
Poultry Pollution Overestimated, Study Finds
US - Federal environmental programs have drastically overestimated poultry industry contributions to water pollution, according to a University of Delaware-led study that could trigger changes to river and bay cleanup plans across Delmarva and around...
US - Federal environmental programs have drastically overestimated poultry industry contributions to water pollution, according to a University of Delaware-led study that could trigger changes to river and bay cleanup plans across Delmarva and around...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NFU Outlines Farm Bill Priorities for Senate
US - Ahead of Tuesday’s scheduled markup, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry highlighting NFU’s official stance on amendments to the 2013 Farm Bill....
US - Ahead of Tuesday’s scheduled markup, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry highlighting NFU’s official stance on amendments to the 2013 Farm Bill....
Omtron Sues Chicken Farmers
US - Chicken farmers in North Carolina are being sued as a counter-measure in the bankruptcy court by collapsed company, Omtron. ...
US - Chicken farmers in North Carolina are being sued as a counter-measure in the bankruptcy court by collapsed company, Omtron. ...
Monday, May 13, 2013
US Poultry Meat Bodies State Their Case over Exports to EU
US - Three national poultry industry bodies say they are seeking a negotiated outcome concerning proposed the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement that will provide real market access to the European Union for US poultry....
US - Three national poultry industry bodies say they are seeking a negotiated outcome concerning proposed the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement that will provide real market access to the European Union for US poultry....
NFU Weighs in on Trade Negotiations
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson submitted comments on a possible Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with the European Union and sent a letter to the office of the US Trade Representative in advance of the 17th...
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson submitted comments on a possible Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with the European Union and sent a letter to the office of the US Trade Representative in advance of the 17th...
NFU: 2013 Farm Bill Gaining Momentum
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued a statement regarding the release of the initial draft of the 2013 Farm Bill by the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture....
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued a statement regarding the release of the initial draft of the 2013 Farm Bill by the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture....
Friday, May 10, 2013
Senate Ag Committee Releases Farm Bill
US - The National Farmers Union (NFU) is encouraged that the initial draft of the farm bill has been circulated to members of the Senate Agriculture Committee in advance of the committee markup next week....
US - The National Farmers Union (NFU) is encouraged that the initial draft of the farm bill has been circulated to members of the Senate Agriculture Committee in advance of the committee markup next week....
Thursday, May 09, 2013
New Bill Aims to Increase Information on Antibiotic Use
US - Three senators have introduced the bipartisan Antimicrobial Data Collection Bill, which aims to increase the data collected by the FDA on antibiotic use in farm animals. The news has been applauded by Pew Charitable Trusts as a move towards ending...
US - Three senators have introduced the bipartisan Antimicrobial Data Collection Bill, which aims to increase the data collected by the FDA on antibiotic use in farm animals. The news has been applauded by Pew Charitable Trusts as a move towards ending...
Monday, May 06, 2013
Negative Impacts of Ethanol Mandates to House Committee
US - The National Chicken Council (NCC) last week provided detailed comments to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in response to a white paper the committee issued that asked nine questions for agricultural sector stakeholders specifically addressing...
US - The National Chicken Council (NCC) last week provided detailed comments to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in response to a white paper the committee issued that asked nine questions for agricultural sector stakeholders specifically addressing...
Friday, May 03, 2013
NFU Urges USDA to Stand Strong on COOL
US - The 23 May deadline is looming for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a final rule on COOL, in order to comply with a WTO ruling....
US - The 23 May deadline is looming for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue a final rule on COOL, in order to comply with a WTO ruling....
Coalition Formed to Oppose Egg Bill
US - Egg Farmers of America, a coalition of egg farmers and supporters throughout the US, are opposed to the Egg Bill (S820 and HR1731) for many reasons including the resultant farm foreclosures similar to the EU experience when they implemented a law...
US - Egg Farmers of America, a coalition of egg farmers and supporters throughout the US, are opposed to the Egg Bill (S820 and HR1731) for many reasons including the resultant farm foreclosures similar to the EU experience when they implemented a law...
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Dozen Reasons for Family Farms to Vote 'No' on Egg Bill
US - Ahead of the Congress vote on the 'Egg Bill', Egg Farmers of America opposes federal standards for egg production, saying it would disadvantage family farms....
US - Ahead of the Congress vote on the 'Egg Bill', Egg Farmers of America opposes federal standards for egg production, saying it would disadvantage family farms....
Warning Issued over Salmonella from Young Chicks
US - Baby chick season is in full swing, and so is the season when public health officials see a rise in the number of Salmonella infections linked to these young birds....
US - Baby chick season is in full swing, and so is the season when public health officials see a rise in the number of Salmonella infections linked to these young birds....
Saturday is International Respect for Chickens Day
US - On Saturday (4 May), animal advocates will celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day. May is International Respect for Chickens Month....
US - On Saturday (4 May), animal advocates will celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day. May is International Respect for Chickens Month....
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Family Farmers Need Congress to Pass 'Egg Bill' to Survive
US - Egg farmers say they need Congress to include the Egg Products Inspection Act ("Egg Bill"), introduced recently in Congress, as part of this year's Farm Bill or many of them may soon be forced out of business....
US - Egg farmers say they need Congress to include the Egg Products Inspection Act ("Egg Bill"), introduced recently in Congress, as part of this year's Farm Bill or many of them may soon be forced out of business....
Monday, April 29, 2013
Safety of Antimicrobial Use in Poultry Production Reaffirmed
US - Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the US Department of Agriculture and classified as "Generally Recognized As Safe" by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential...
US - Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the US Department of Agriculture and classified as "Generally Recognized As Safe" by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential...
Egg Bill Blasted by Animal Protection Organizations
US - The Humane Farming Association (HFA) and a broad coalition of animal protection organizations expressed outrage over Senator Feinstein's introduction of "The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013." ...
US - The Humane Farming Association (HFA) and a broad coalition of animal protection organizations expressed outrage over Senator Feinstein's introduction of "The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013." ...
New Bill Opens Way for Migrant Workers
US - A new bill introduced into Congress last week could ease the way for meat and food processing plants and farms to employ immigrant labour....
US - A new bill introduced into Congress last week could ease the way for meat and food processing plants and farms to employ immigrant labour....
Coalition Applauds Introduction of Agricultural Worker Bill
US - The Food Manufacturers Immigration Coalition praised the introduction of legislation that would assist in establishing a stable workforce that can help sustain the rural communities where farmers, ranchers and food manufacturers grow and process...
US - The Food Manufacturers Immigration Coalition praised the introduction of legislation that would assist in establishing a stable workforce that can help sustain the rural communities where farmers, ranchers and food manufacturers grow and process...
Friday, April 26, 2013
Court Refuses to Dismiss Poultry Farmer’s Suit Against EPA
US - Poultry and livestock farmers scored a win Monday when a federal court rejected efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to dismiss a case brought by West Virginia poultry farmer Lois Alt, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation....
US - Poultry and livestock farmers scored a win Monday when a federal court rejected efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to dismiss a case brought by West Virginia poultry farmer Lois Alt, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation....
Monday, April 15, 2013
Chicken Not the Issue in M-COOL Controversy, Says NCC
US - In comments filed with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the National Chicken Council requested that the proposed rule for mandatory country-of-origin labeling (mCOOL) not involve changing any label language for chicken....
US - In comments filed with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the National Chicken Council requested that the proposed rule for mandatory country-of-origin labeling (mCOOL) not involve changing any label language for chicken....
NCC Encourages Increased Resources to Improve Poultry Health
US - National Chicken Council Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Ashley Peterson, PhD, has told the USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) about the importance of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) in preventing...
US - National Chicken Council Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Ashley Peterson, PhD, has told the USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) about the importance of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) in preventing...
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