U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk accused Russia of “unreasonably” delaying the resumption of U.S. chicken exports with a last-minute demand for plant inspections. He added that the demand was not
The trade agreement between the United States and Russia over U.S. poultry exports has hit another snag, as Russia has raised “further issues” with the deal, Reuters reports. Chicken industry
Perdue Farms Inc. announced a new Whole Grain frozen product line to provide consumers with a convenient meal or snack option that is both nutritious and delicious. Perdue's latest line
Pilgrim’s Pride reported earnings of $32.92 million for the second quarter ending June 27, down 38 percent from last year’s $53.24 million. Production cuts made in the last year, lower
Fisher Packing wins Best of Show at Cured Meat Championships The 2010 American Cured Meat Championships honored some of the country’s top small processors and the best all-around cured meats.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service may issue new proposed rules in the fall that would change what constitutes “natural” chicken, after a disagreement among poultry producers on whether
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has shut down the Murray’s Chicken plant in South Fallsburg, N.Y., leaving 350 people temporarily out of work. The closing of the plant
Senior management from Pierre Foods Inc., Advance Food Co. Inc. and Advance Brands LLC, announced that the Boards of Directors of all three companies have unanimously approved and entered into
The USDA has responded to calls from Congress, many leading agriculture organizations to extend the comment period to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) proposed rule on livestock
The U.S. beef cattle herd has shrunk to its lowers figure since 1973, as farmers are wary of beef demand during the economic struggles. Cattle producers may make about $51.53