MONTPELIER The state Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill allowing uninspected chickens and other fowl to be sold in restaurants and farmers markets. But some lawmakers warned if anyone got sick from chicken meat that was not inspected, it could damage poultry sales and the reputation of food grown in Vermont. The agriculture bill, which passed by a vote of 26-3, allows the state to purchase a mobile poultry slaughtering plant, designed to reduce wait times small-scale bird farmers...

Pope was honored for his commitment to the industry and the University of Delaware; he has performed extensive diagnostic work on chickens, developed and taught poultry courses and has conducted various studies. Minner received the award because of her public service to the poultry industry as an elected official. Fourteen poultry producers were honored as outstanding poultry producers this year. Hot News The largest used equipment inventory in the Mid-Atlantic is only a click away. If we...

The proprietary technology also involves utilizing the adenovirus as a vaccine delivery system or transmitting agent capable of targeting other diseases. The adenovirus-based vaccine technology is genetically modified to transport an extra gene related to the influenza virus. The egg production method takes months to produce a new vaccine for a new virus strain, creating difficulty in redesigning vaccines to keep pace with virus mutations. Scientists believe that without the right vaccines...

In a society where many people are 2-3 generations removed from the farm, getting farmers and their non-farming neighbors to re-connect and talk to one another again is one of the primary missions of Aaron Putze and the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers (CSIF) In a society where many people are 2-3 generations removed from the farm, getting farmers and their non-farming neighbors to re-connect and talk to one another again is one of the primary missions of Aaron Putze and the Coalition...

Justin Barone, associate professor of biological systems engineering at Virginia Tech, is investigating ways to create biodegradable plastics from agricultural byproducts such as poultry feathers and eggs that would be comparable to petroleum-based plastics. Justin Barone, associate professor of biological systems engineering at Virginia Tech, is investigating ways to create biodegradable plastics from agricultural byproducts such as poultry feathers and eggs that would be comparable to...

The CDC says to date little research exists which demonstrates the effectiveness of face masks during an influenza pandemic and it is quite possible that they are useless in stopping infection from occurring, but may make people feel more comfortable in crowds. The CDC says to date little research exists which demonstrates the effectiveness of face masks during an influenza pandemic and it is quite possible that they are useless in stopping infection from occurring, but may make people...