(NAFB) — The U.S. beef and poultry industries got some bad news through a recent article on BBC Dot Com. Chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef will be kept out of the United Kingdom under any potential trade deal with the U.S. That comes straight from the UK environmental secretary. Theresa Villiers tells the BBC that the current European Union ban …
Animal Agriculture Alliance on Fake Census Takers
There were reports last year in various states about people posing as U.S. Census takers visiting poultry farms while attempting to take photos of farm operations. While these people did not identify who they truly work for, it is believed that they were employed by anti-animal agriculture organizations. Animal Agriculture Alliance Vice President of Communications Hannah Thompson-Weeman wants producers to be aware of …
First U.S. Shipment of Chicken to China Arrives in January
(NAFB) — USA Poultry and Egg Export President Jim Sumner tells Agri-Pulse that the first U.S. chicken shipment to China in a long time will enter the Asian country in January. It marks a resumption of those shipments after China lifted a ban on U.S. chicken just over a month ago. The Chinese ban was initially implemented after an avian …
Broiler Production on the Rise
USDA made various adjustments in their December report concerning meat production, with one of those being an increase in broiler production for 2020. Acting World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, Mark Jekanowski, explains the factors behind the significant increase in projected broiler production for next year. But, the 2020 price forecast for broilers was revised down based on the expectation that increased supply would …
A Better Season for Turkey Producers
The nation’s turkey producers have a little something to be thankful for this season. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Feed Industry says China still has Partial U.S. Poultry Ban in Place
(NAFB) — The American Feed Industry Association says China’s lifting of its ban on U.S poultry imports is only a “partial” lifting. The association has received official confirmation from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that the announcement only includes poultry imports for human consumption. It doesn’t include other poultry products, such as those used in pet foods. At …
Beef, Pork and Broiler Forecast for 2020
USDA’s latest forecast for beef cattle producers, hog producers and the broiler industry in 2020 may not look much different from this year’s trends. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Fire Prevention Tips for Your Chicken Coop
Whether you are a poultry/egg farmer, or just have a small backyard chicken coop, fire can be a devastating thing. Cathy Isom continues her tips on fire prevention by giving you a few fire prevention tips for your chicken coop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hopefully you and your farm will never have to deal with a …
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
(AFBF) — The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.91, or less than $5.00 per person. This is a 1-cent increase from last year’s average of $48.90. “The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner is essentially unchanged …
Commissioner Black on U.S. Poultry Regaining Access to China
Following the announcement of American poultry farmers regaining access to the Chinese market, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black issued the following statement:  “As the top poultry producing state in the country, Georgia applauds the end of the needless and unscientific ban on U.S. poultry imports,” said Black. “The reopening of the Chinese market will undoubtedly result in expanded opportunities …