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Poultry Economist Paul Aho To Speak At NCC October Conference

On September 19, 2019, in NCC Programs, Production

International poultry economist Dr. Paul Aho is scheduled to speak at the National Chicken Council’s Annual Conference scheduled October 29-30 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Senate Appropriations Committee Passes FY2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

On September 19, 2019, in Federal Budget News, Legislative

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved by a unanimous vote the fiscal year 2019 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), among other agencies.

Dorada Foods Joins NCC As Allied Leader Member Company

On September 19, 2019, in Allied Members

Dorada Foods, based in Oklahoma City, OK, has joined the National Chicken Council as an allied leader member company. Brian Covington, vice president, food safety quality, will serve as the official representative to NCC.

FDA Announces Public Meeting On New Era Of Food Safety

On September 19, 2019, in FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday that it will hold a public meeting on October 21, 2019, to hear from stakeholders on a new approach to food safety.

Perdue Farms Delivers Truckload Of Protein To Support Food Bank of Ongoing Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts

On September 19, 2019, in Industry Notes

Perdue Farms has delivered 35,000 pounds of no-antibiotics-ever chicken to the Food Bank of the Albermarle to support their ongoing relief efforts in coastal North Carolina following Hurricane Dorian.

Research Looks At the Best Ways To Describe Lab-Grown Meat

On September 19, 2019, in Cell Culture Technology, Cell-Based Meat

Research unveiled at the recent Good Food Conference suggested the term “cultivated meat” might be the best way to describe products made in a lab from animal cells, Food Navigator reported.

Associates At Perdue’s Harvest Operation In Perry, Georgia Achieve Safety Milestone

On September 19, 2019, in Worker Safety & Health

Associates at Perdue’s harvest operation in Perry, Georgia, achieved a safety milestone recently after working three million consecutive production hours without experiencing an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable lost-time case. Counting toward the milestone began September 4, 2018.

Evonik Helps Lay Foundation For IPC’s Commitment To Sustainability Of The Poultry Meat Sector

On September 19, 2019, in Sustainability

The International Poultry Council (IPC) has announced its commitment to the sustainable development of the poultry meat sector, delivering benefits for both the planet and people globally.

USDA Purchases Chicken And Chicken Products For Domestic Food Assistance Programs

On September 19, 2019, in School Lunch Program

USDA on September 18, 2019, announced the purchase of chicken and chicken products as indicated below for distribution to the child nutrition and other related domestic food assistance programs for fiscal year 2019.

ASF Spreads To South Korea

On September 19, 2019, in African Swine Fever

South Korea announced this week that African swine fever (ASF) has been found at a pig farm near the North Korean border.

Broiler Production Forecast Revised Up

On September 19, 2019, in Production

The 2019 broiler production forecast is revised up on expectations of more, heavierweight bird slaughter. The benchmark broiler price is raised on recent prices. The 2019 export and import forecasts are adjusted higher, reflecting recent trade data. Egg prices are increased on recent price movements and expectations for increasing supply-demand equilibrium in the market. The table egg production forecast is revised up based on higher lay rates. Trade forecasts remain unchanged for 2019.

Eggs Set, Chicks Placed, Broilers Produced Report

On September 19, 2019, in Eggs Set-Chicks Placed-Slaughter Report

U.S. total broiler slaughter data for the week ending September 21, 2019 is estimated by USDA’s Poultry Market News Service to be 177,153,000 broilers, a 9-percent increase from the same week a year earlier.

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Poultry Economist Paul Aho To Speak At NCC October Conference

Senate Appropriations Committee Passes FY2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Dorada Foods Joins NCC As Allied Leader Member Company

FDA Announces Public Meeting On New Era Of Food Safety

Perdue Farms Delivers Truckload Of Protein To Support Food Bank of Ongoing Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts

Research Looks At the Best Ways To Describe Lab-Grown Meat

Associates At Perdue’s Harvest Operation In Perry, Georgia Achieve Safety Milestone

Evonik Helps Lay Foundation For IPC’s Commitment To Sustainability Of The Poultry Meat Sector

USDA Purchases Chicken And Chicken Products For Domestic Food Assistance Programs

ASF Spreads To South Korea

Broiler Production Forecast Revised Up

Eggs Set, Chicks Placed, Broilers Produced Report

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