U.S. and Japan Say “Significant Progress” Made in Trade Talks; Scant Details Available

On April 25, 2014, in Trans-Pacific Partnership

The United States and Japan reported today that they have made significant progress during talks this week on the stalemate over market access issues that have been blocking the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal.

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Elanco President Jeff Simmons Guest Column: Sorry – No Meat for You!

On April 25, 2014, in Animal Health, Diet & Health, Protein Consumption

Sorry — No Meat for You!

The following, written by Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco, originally appeared on the Huffington Post on  April 25.

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2014 World Broiler Production Expected to be a Record 85.292 Million Metric Tons, 1.4 Percent Above 2013, USDA Says

On April 25, 2014, in Production

Broiler production this year in important poultry countries is estimated to be 85,292,000 metric tons, 1.4 percent higher than the 84,073,000 tons in 2013, but 1,690,000 tons below its previous estimate in November 2013, according to the Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade report this month from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

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FDA Sanitary Transportation Rule to Have Broad Impact

On April 25, 2014, in Government News, Transportation Issues

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) sanitary transport rule will have a broad impact on the food supply chain as these proposed regulatory changes are made to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act, according to several reports.

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Vermont Legislature Passes Bill Requiring the Labeling of GMOs; Governor Expected to Sign

On April 25, 2014, in Genetically Modified Foods

Vermont lawmakers on Wednesday became the first state to pass legislation requiring the labeling of foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 

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Join NCC Social Media Networks

On April 25, 2014, in NCC News

In conjunction with the launch of our new website – www.ChickenRoost.com – NCC has created several new social media accounts. 

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Roenigk to Testify Next Week on the State of the Livestock Industry

On April 25, 2014, in NCC News

NCC consultant Bill Roenigk, former NCC senior vice president and chief economist, will testify next Wednesday before the Livestock, Rural Development and Credit Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee.

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Harry Balzer, National Expert on Food Trends, to Speak at NCC’s July Seminar

On April 25, 2014, in NCC Programs

Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst and vice president at The NPD Group, is slated to speak at the National Chicken Council’s July 20-22 Marketing Seminar, held in cooperation with the National Poultry & Food Distributors Association.

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Eli Lilly to Acquire Novartis Animal Health to Strengthen and Diversify Elanco

On April 25, 2014, in Industry Notes

Eli Lilly and Company, the parent company of Elanco, announced on Tuesday an agreement to acquire Novartis Animal Health for approximately $5.4 billion in an all-cash transaction that will strengthen and diversify Elanco’s animal health business.

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Avian Influenza Confirmed in California; Prompts Export Bans

On April 25, 2014, in Avian Influenza

Low-pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a quail flock in Stanilaus County, California, on April 18 and, as a result, Russia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have banned imports of chicken from California. 

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USDA Purchases Chicken for Distribution to Child Nutrition and Other Domestic Food Assistance Programs

On April 25, 2014, in School Lunch Program

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on April 24 purchased chicken products as indicated below for distribution to the school lunch child nutrition and other related domestic food assistance programs for fiscal year 2014.

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Broiler Pullet Chick Placements for Hatchery Supply Flock in March 2014 were 6,790,000, 3 Percent More than a Year Ago

On April 25, 2014, in Broiler Pullet Chick Placements

Intended U.S. placements of broiler pullet chicks for the hatchery supply flock for March 2014 were 6,790,000, a 3-percent increase when compared with the 6,589,000 pullet chicks placed in March 2013, according to the “Chickens and Eggs” report issued last week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

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