Poultry Production

U.S. poultry groups pushing for more access to Canadian market September 2012

U.S. poultry groups want Canada to put supply management on the table in order to join the TPP talks. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Preventing Rodents September 2012

Rodents in a farm environment are a fact of life, but not all realize the full extent of the financial and health threat they can pose. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Synthetic methionine in organic poultry production September 2012

The U.S. National Organic Program has published a final rule that extends the allowance of synthetic methionine in organic poultry production. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canadians will pay a premium to eat local, BMO study September 2012

A report from BMO Financial Group shows that most Canadians will buy local products at the supermarket, and are willing to pay a significant premium to do so. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Ontario legislation encourages buying local September 2012

The Ontario government will be introducing legislation to encourage people to buy more locally-grown food. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

CFC applauds new policy framework

The former chair of the Chicken Farmers of Canada has been named to a new committee advising the Agriculture Minister of research and development in agriculture. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

FSIS releases revised Listeria guidelines September 2012

The USDA FSIS have revised their Listeria control guidelines involving exposed Ready-To-Eat meat and poultry products. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Keeping Your Birds Healthy September 2012

Consistently monitoring your flock is the first step in detecting disease. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Whole Barn Controllers September 2012

Many growers are not taking advantage of the newest technology available, climate controllers, which can provide valuable production feedback. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Feed Quality and Cost September 2012

The dry growing conditions of early summer 2012 across some parts of Canada and the United States have already presented challenges. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Shur-Gain Celebrates 75 Years September 2012

When a company hits a milestone, congratulations are in order. When it reaches a 75th anniversary, it is natural to hold a gala celebration to commemorate such an event. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New Growing Forward Agreement highlights growth and innovation September 2012

A new Growing Forward 2 policy framework has been created for agriculture, agri-food and agri-products sectors focusing on innovation and long-term growth. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Iowa egg manager pleads guilty to role in salmonella outbreak September 2012

A manager at the Iowa egg farm that was linked to a worldwide salmonella outbreak has pleaded guilty to bribing a federal inspector. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Agricultural ministers and leaders discuss policy September 2012

Canadian farm and industry leaders met with federal, provincial and territorial agricultural ministers to discuss programs and a national food strategy. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Alliance to support Atlantic agriculture

An alliance has been formed between The Value Chain Management Centre and Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. to support agriculture in the Atlantic region. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

USDA report slashes corn and soybean forecasts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its crop forecast, and have cut corn and soybean forecasts, but not as low as was predicted. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Avivagen promotes alternative to antibiotics in feed

Avivagen Inc. spoke at the Kansas City Animal Health Investment Forum and described a new OxC-beta product, an alternative to antibiotics in food animals. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Iowa egg farm receives FDA warning September 2012

The FDA found a strain on salmonella in two out of six poultry houses in Centrum Valley Farms last May and has since taken steps to ensure company safety. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Judge rules against Calgary backyard chicken coop

Peter Hughes, a Calgary man, has lost his fight to keep a chicken coop in his backyard. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

G20 to consider action on food prices

The G20 Nations, according to Russian representatives, will decide within the next month whether to take joint action on soaring grain prices. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!