Agri Stats, an agricultural data company accused by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of colluding with poultry producers to manipulate prices, has requested a federal judge to relocate the case to another court, according to court documents.
The DOJ, in...
Salisbury, MD, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time ever, PERDUE®, the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., announced the launch of Chix Mix, a limited-edition snack food inspired by the high-quality, all-vegetarian diet...
The USDA recently finalized a set of rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act, drawing varying responses from different quarters. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack stated that these rules aim to assist contract poultry growers and ensure transparency in their...
NDA SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS GRANTS
LINCOLN—The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is seeking applications for grants to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program designed to help strengthen the state’s food supply...
In a recent press release, the USPOULTRY Foundation proudly announced the allocation of $297,580 in student recruiting grants to propel the next generation of poultry industry leaders. The grants were distributed among six leading U.S. universities with Poultry Science...
In a recent development, Tyson Foods has revealed plans to close two of its Case Ready Value-Added plants, impacting hundreds of workers. The company communicated to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan that the Jacksonville facility is set to cease operations...
Source: The Poultry Federation
Little Rock, Arkansas — The Poultry Federation, a recognized leader in the poultry and egg industry, is excited to unveil a significant partnership with Be Pro Be Proud. This collaboration signifies a shared commitment to empower...
Officials have confirmed that nearly 1 million chickens on a Minnesota egg farm will be culled to prevent the spread of highly contagious bird flu. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that the virus was found at a farm...
In the autumn of 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) unveiled a robust strategy to curtail Salmonella-related illnesses linked to poultry products. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin, who leads this initiative,...
The 2023 Protein & Fat Seminar, hosted by the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), convened rendering professionals from across the nation in Nashville, Tenn., for a comprehensive discussion encompassing regulatory updates, process validations, wastewater treatment, customer expectations, and...