Consumer Reports posted an article, “Are Banned Drugs in Your Meat,” sparking an outcry from the agriculture industry.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is focused on passing bills that make livestock farming more difficult, according to a latest report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance. On Tuesday, the Alliance released observations from the recent Taking Action for Animals Conference, an event organized by the HSUS. “Farmers, ranchers, and food companies are […]
Thinking about starting a flock of chickens before summer is through? Tractor Supply’s Chick Days is returning to stores nationwide through mid-September to offer families a one-stop shop. The eight-week event features live baby chicks and ducklings in store along with the supplies and expert guidance needed to begin or grow a backyard flock. “I’ve […]
It’s not every day an emu becomes a social media sensation, but that’s just what happened when a southwest Missouri FFA chapter advisor brought an emu into the classroom. “The students loved him! I’d hear a comment every day about how his picture went up on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.,” said Justin Mauss, Carthage Technical […]
I live in a super tiny town, about 1,000 people with no stoplight in the whole county. I’m 89 miles away from the closest Starbucks and pretty limited on what to purchase when it comes to food. Therefore, it may sound silly to the average city person, but I usually buy chicken breast at the […]
Adding windows to commercial animal housing may not be the answer to reducing animal stress anymore. It may be in the lighting. Scientists at ONCE, in conjunction with two major U.S. universities, have found that the addition of an Ultraviolet A (UV-A) spectrum into animal housing lighting reduces stress levels by a significant margin. This […]
Tyson Food has developed a Contract Poultry Farmers’ Bill of Rights to enhance communications and transparency with the thousands of independent farmers who grow the company’s chickens. Tyson is also forming an advisory council made up of poultry farmers and is investing in technology for additional communications. “We value the farmers who raise our chickens […]
After making a bold decision to stand firm in the face of industry pressures, and to push back by launching a consumer education campaign focused on transparency, Sanderson Farms has been named Food Company of the Year by Food Dive. A leading source of industry news and analysis, the Food Dive Awards recognize top disruptors […]
Migration season is underway. And with migrating wild birds comes the increased threat of disease for domestic chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) says now is the time to double down on biosecurity measures to protect your flock. Migratory birds face unusual migration challenges […]
Michelle Miller recently read an article in The Washington Post about organic eggs, and she had to question how truthful it was.