January 23 2015 Archives - Washington Report

Americans to Eat 1.25 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl

On January 23, 2015, in Consumer Attitudes

With the second biggest eating day of the year after Thanksgiving upon us – Super Bowl Sunday – there’s no hotter time of year for chicken wings, which have become a staple food on Super Bowl menus.

USDA Proposes New Performance Standards for Chicken Parts

On January 23, 2015, in Food Safety, Regulatory

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday proposed long-awaited federal standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter testing in chicken parts (breasts, legs, and wings), ground chicken, and ground turkey.

NCC Chairman Lane Names the Chairs of 2015 Standing Committees

On January 23, 2015, in NCC News

National Chicken Council Chairman of the Board Jerry Lane has announced the chairs for the National Chicken Council’s 2015 standing committees.

House Expected to Take Up Border Security Bill Next Week

On January 23, 2015, in Immigration

The House Homeland Security Committee approved a $10 billion border security bill late Wednesday on a party-line vote of 18-12.

President Obama Pushes Trade Deals Despite Reservations from Democrats

On January 23, 2015, in Trade Promotion Authority, Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership

Following President Obama’s State of the Union address this week during which he discussed international trade issues, the White House is highlighting trade as a top area for cooperation this year.

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Idaho; Washington State Reports Third Outbreak

On January 23, 2015, in Avian Influenza

A third outbreak of avian influenza was detected earlier this week in Washington state. State and federal agriculture officials culled about 120 backyard chickens, geese, and ducks in Clallam County, 125 miles northwest of Seattle, after infections of H5N2 were confirmed.

Contentious West Coast Negotiations Continue Between ILWU and PMA

On January 23, 2015, in Labor Issues

Contentious negotiations continue on the West Coast between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), and the federal mediator.

President Obama to Nominate EPA Acting Deputy Chief to Take Position Officially

On January 23, 2015, in Government News

President Obama said he will nominate the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) acting deputy chief to take the position officially.

January 15 USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook Available

On January 23, 2015, in Production

The January 16 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) is now available.

Ontario-Based Maple Leaf Foods Joins NCC

On January 23, 2015, in NCC News

Maple Leaf Foods, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario has joined the National Chicken Council as an Allied Leader member company.

Shenandoah Valley Organic Joins NCC

On January 23, 2015, in NCC News

Shenandoah Valley Organic has joined the National Chicken Council as a processor member.

Don Dalton, Former USPOULTRY President, Dies

On January 23, 2015, in Industry Notes

Don Dalton, retired president of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) died on Monday, January 19 at home in Mayflower, Arkansas.

House of Raeford Makes $1 Million Gift to University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletics Department

On January 23, 2015, in Industry Notes

House of Raeford Farms, Inc., is making a $1 million gift to the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Athletics to provide funding for a $2 million indoor practice facility at Brooks Field that will benefit the school’s baseball and softball teams.

USDA’s AMS to Hold Recruitment Event in Conjunction with IPPE

On January 23, 2015, in Government News

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program will be accepting employment applications at an event being held in conjunction with USPOULTRY’s International Production and Processing Expo next week in Atlanta.

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Americans to Eat 1.25 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl

USDA Proposes New Performance Standards for Chicken Parts

NCC Chairman Lane Names the Chairs of 2015 Standing Committees

House Expected to Take Up Border Security Bill Next Week

President Obama Pushes Trade Deals Despite Reservations from Democrats

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Idaho; Washington State Reports Third Outbreak

Contentious West Coast Negotiations Continue Between ILWU and PMA

President Obama to Nominate EPA Acting Deputy Chief to Take Position Officially

January 15 USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook Available

Ontario-Based Maple Leaf Foods Joins NCC

Shenandoah Valley Organic Joins NCC

Don Dalton, Former USPOULTRY President, Dies

House of Raeford Makes $1 Million Gift to University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletics Department

USDA’s AMS to Hold Recruitment Event in Conjunction with IPPE

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