USDA Reports Will Cause Market to Buy More Corn Acres, Analysts Say

On April 1, 2011, in Feed Grain Market

USDA’s report on quarterly grain stocks coupled with the department’s prospective plantings report, both issued yesterday, will most likely result in higher corn prices over the next two months as the market tries to signal that more acres will need to be planted to corn this spring, according to a cross-section reading of reports from several agricultural commodity analysts.

Continue reading »


NCC and USPOULTRY to Educate Food Media at Seminar on Chicken

On April 1, 2011, in NCC Programs

The National Chicken Council and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) will educate more than 50 of the nation’s top food editors, writers, broadcasters, and bloggers about the role and value of chicken in the American diet during a Food Media Seminar Sunday through Tuesday in Charleston, South Carolina. 

Continue reading »


Obama Pledges Support for Biofuels to Help Reduce Oil Dependence

On April 1, 2011, in Government News

President Obama reiterated his support of ethanol and biofuels this week, promising support for production facilities and distribution infrastructure, but he also called for unspecified reform of the tax incentives that support the industry.

Continue reading »


No Deal Reached Yet on Budget; Government Shutdown Still Possible

On April 1, 2011, in Government News

The clock continues to tick as a possible government shutdown looms, but still no deal has been reached on Capitol Hill on a budget compromise. 

Continue reading »


Court Rejects Donning and Doffing Claims Against House of Raeford

On April 1, 2011, in Legal Matters

A U.S. District Court in Louisiana awarded this week a summary judgment to House of Raeford in a donning and doffing case involving multiple union and non-union plants. 

Continue reading »


Technology is Essential to Feeding the World, Elanco’s Simmons Says

On April 1, 2011, in Allied Members

Modern technology enhances food production and is essential to the task of feeding a world population that is expected to hit nine billion by 2050, according to Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco. 

Continue reading »


NCC Chicken Marketing Seminar to be Held July 17-19 in Lake Tahoe

On April 1, 2011, in NCC Programs

The National Chicken Council’s Chicken Marketing Seminar will be held July 17-19 in Lake Tahoe, California. 

Continue reading »


USPOULTRY’s 2012 IPE Dates Changing to Allow More Education

On April 1, 2011, in Uncategorized

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has announced that 2012 International Poultry Exposition (IPE), co-located with the International Feed Expo, is moving to a Tuesday-Thursday format.

Continue reading »


OSHA to Hold Teleconferences on MSD Reporting Rule

On April 1, 2011, in Government News

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced it will hold a series of three teleconferences to reach out to the small business community for their input on the agency’s proposed musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) rule. 

Continue reading »


Japan Bans Poultry From Missouri

On April 1, 2011, in International Trade

The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has imposed a ban on all poultry and egg products produced, processed, or slaughtered in Missouri on or after February 28. 

Continue reading »


USDA Purchases Chicken for School Lunch and Other Programs

On April 1, 2011, in USDA Chicken Purchases

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) this week purchased 750,000 pounds of canned poultry in 50-ounce cans at an approximate cost of $1,687,000 for school lunch and other domestic food nutrition assistance programs. 

Continue reading »


Parham Appointed as New APHIS Administrator

On April 1, 2011, in Government News

USDA’s Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Program Ed Avalos has announced that Dr. Gregory Parham has replaced Cindy Smith as administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). 

Continue reading »


Older Articles »
Go To Top »