Poultry Industry News By Category: Housing and Equipment
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
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." ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Mountaire Builds New Hatchery
US - A state grant of $8.5 million will help to build a new hatchery at Mountaire Farms Inc. near Millsboro, Delaware....
US - A state grant of $8.5 million will help to build a new hatchery at Mountaire Farms Inc. near Millsboro, Delaware....
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Journalists Flock to North Carolina for Chicken Media Summit
US - The inaugural Chicken Media Summit, sponsored by the National Chicken Council and the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPoultry) brought together 30 members from national and local media covering business, meat and poultry trade, food, food safety,...
US - The inaugural Chicken Media Summit, sponsored by the National Chicken Council and the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPoultry) brought together 30 members from national and local media covering business, meat and poultry trade, food, food safety,...
Monday, March 11, 2013
Nation's First Enriched Colony Barn Eggs Now Available in California
US - The nation's first enriched colony barn eggs are now available in California, providing another humane choice to consumers when shopping for one of the most common and useful foods in the world....
US - The nation's first enriched colony barn eggs are now available in California, providing another humane choice to consumers when shopping for one of the most common and useful foods in the world....
Friday, March 01, 2013
Profitable Poultry: Raising Birds on Pasture
US - Raising Birds on Pasture features farmer experiences plus the latest research in a guide to raising chickens and turkeys using pens, movable fencing and pastures....
US - Raising Birds on Pasture features farmer experiences plus the latest research in a guide to raising chickens and turkeys using pens, movable fencing and pastures....
Friday, February 15, 2013
Arkansas Poultry Producers May Apply for Energy Audit Grants
US - Producers in the nation’s No. 2 broiler state could potentially save thousands of dollars each year on the energy needed to heat, light and run small motors in their poultry houses....
US - Producers in the nation’s No. 2 broiler state could potentially save thousands of dollars each year on the energy needed to heat, light and run small motors in their poultry houses....
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Santrev on Show in North America
US - Santrev have pushed on with their global expansion by exhibiting in North America for the first time at the International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. ...
US - Santrev have pushed on with their global expansion by exhibiting in North America for the first time at the International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. ...
Monday, February 04, 2013
IPPE: A Look at the Global, Economic Impact of Egg Legislation
US - In his presentation on the 'Global Impact of Animal Welfare Legislation', Professor Hans-Wilhelm Windhorst, International Egg Commission economist, described the effects of the conventional layer cage system ban in Germany in 2010. ...
US - In his presentation on the 'Global Impact of Animal Welfare Legislation', Professor Hans-Wilhelm Windhorst, International Egg Commission economist, described the effects of the conventional layer cage system ban in Germany in 2010. ...
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Big Dutchman Celebrates 75 Years!
US - In 1938, Big Dutchman was established with the idea of changing the poultry industry by finding better ways of increasing productivity. Seventy five years later, it is that same pioneering spirit that drives the company every day to develop products...
US - In 1938, Big Dutchman was established with the idea of changing the poultry industry by finding better ways of increasing productivity. Seventy five years later, it is that same pioneering spirit that drives the company every day to develop products...
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Extrutech Offers New Wall, Ceiling Panel Products at IPPE
US - Extrutech Plastics, Inc. will be at Booth 7546B of the IPPE Expo providing information on new wall and ceiling panel products for the food processing industry....
US - Extrutech Plastics, Inc. will be at Booth 7546B of the IPPE Expo providing information on new wall and ceiling panel products for the food processing industry....
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
DOL 20R Capacitive Sensor from Dol-sensors
DENMARK - Dol-sensors develops, produces and markets capacitive and climate sensors under the dol-sensors trademark for automation tasks in all industries. ...
DENMARK - Dol-sensors develops, produces and markets capacitive and climate sensors under the dol-sensors trademark for automation tasks in all industries. ...
Friday, December 07, 2012
Fully 'Enriched' Future in Egg Production
US - A new survey indicates that American consumers overwhelmingly support national legislation requiring egg producers to switch to enriched colony housing systems. ...
US - A new survey indicates that American consumers overwhelmingly support national legislation requiring egg producers to switch to enriched colony housing systems. ...
Friday, November 30, 2012
Egg Farmers Fear Proposition 2
CALIFORNIA, US - The Association of California Egg Farmers (ACEF) has challenged the validity of a state law that threatens criminal penalties for failing to meet regulations for enclosures for egg-laying hens....
CALIFORNIA, US - The Association of California Egg Farmers (ACEF) has challenged the validity of a state law that threatens criminal penalties for failing to meet regulations for enclosures for egg-laying hens....
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Fire Sprinkler Dispute Rejected by Fire Protection Association
US - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced its decision regarding an appeal heard during the August 7-9, 2012 NFPA Standards Council meeting concerning possible changes to NFPA 150, Animal Housing Facilities....
US - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced its decision regarding an appeal heard during the August 7-9, 2012 NFPA Standards Council meeting concerning possible changes to NFPA 150, Animal Housing Facilities....
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Next Gen Recognised as Leader in Agricultural LED Lighting
US - Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman of the US Department of Energy, travelled to Arkansas to showcase the State’s Advanced Energy sector. The Deputy Secretary singled out NextGen Illumination, Inc. for its work in the agricultural, industrial and commercial...
US - Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman of the US Department of Energy, travelled to Arkansas to showcase the State’s Advanced Energy sector. The Deputy Secretary singled out NextGen Illumination, Inc. for its work in the agricultural, industrial and commercial...
Monday, July 23, 2012
Important Amendment Included in Farm Bill
US - An amendment to the Farm Bill, recently passed, is aimed to prevent barriers to the free movement of animal products between states. Citing the example of Proposition 2 in California which permits the sale of only free-range eggs in the state from...
US - An amendment to the Farm Bill, recently passed, is aimed to prevent barriers to the free movement of animal products between states. Citing the example of Proposition 2 in California which permits the sale of only free-range eggs in the state from...
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Poultry Groups Join Ag Coalition in Appealing NFPA 150 Amendments
US - US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers joined a coalition of animal agriculture industry groups in appealing the 14 June 2012 decision of the National Fire Protection Association...
US - US Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers joined a coalition of animal agriculture industry groups in appealing the 14 June 2012 decision of the National Fire Protection Association...
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Production Performance of Different Broiler Breeds Under Different Housing Systems
US - In today's broiler industry, different housing systems are used in broiler production. However, the most common one is raising broilers on the floor. ...
US - In today's broiler industry, different housing systems are used in broiler production. However, the most common one is raising broilers on the floor. ...
Thursday, June 28, 2012
New CFO and CAFO Rules Mean Operational Changes
US - Indiana's new regulations aimed at keeping confined animal feeding operations environmentally friendly will require producers to change record-keeping and manure management practices, from Sunday (1 July). ...
US - Indiana's new regulations aimed at keeping confined animal feeding operations environmentally friendly will require producers to change record-keeping and manure management practices, from Sunday (1 July). ...
Friday, June 15, 2012
Proposed Congressional Bill Could Increase Egg Prices
US - The National Pork Producers Council warns, if passed, a bill being considered by congress that will set minimum space requirements for laying hens will result in reduced supplies of eggs and higher prices, writes Bruce Cochrane....
US - The National Pork Producers Council warns, if passed, a bill being considered by congress that will set minimum space requirements for laying hens will result in reduced supplies of eggs and higher prices, writes Bruce Cochrane....
Friday, June 08, 2012
Opposition to Proposed Congressional Egg Bill Builds
US - The National Pork Producers Council reports opposition to a bill being considered by congress that would force US egg producers to meet minimum space requirements for laying hens or lose their access to markets is building, writes Bruce Cochrane....
US - The National Pork Producers Council reports opposition to a bill being considered by congress that would force US egg producers to meet minimum space requirements for laying hens or lose their access to markets is building, writes Bruce Cochrane....
Monday, June 04, 2012
Koch Foods Eyeing More Broiler Houses, Jobs
US - Koch Foods Chattanooga operation wants to add 100 or more broiler houses to the tri-state area in the coming months....
US - Koch Foods Chattanooga operation wants to add 100 or more broiler houses to the tri-state area in the coming months....
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Egg Standards Bill Introduced in Senate
US - Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and a bipartisan group of seven other senators introduced a bill late last week to set federal housing standards for egg-laying hens, again sparking protest from both pork and beef producers, as well as other animal...
US - Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and a bipartisan group of seven other senators introduced a bill late last week to set federal housing standards for egg-laying hens, again sparking protest from both pork and beef producers, as well as other animal...
Monday, May 28, 2012
Industry Releases Video for Consumers on Poultry Production
US - The US Poultry & Egg Association has produced a video for consumer viewing on how chickens and turkeys are raised....
US - The US Poultry & Egg Association has produced a video for consumer viewing on how chickens and turkeys are raised....
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