David Theno, Sr. Vice President, Quality and Logistics with Jack in the Box Inc., discusses food safety and his upcoming retirement with NP editor Barbara Young in Part 2 of

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) will hold three town hall meetings on the implementation of the 2008 Farm Bell.

WASHINGTON – The International Trade Commission (ITC) released a report on Tuesday estimating that the cost of trade restrictions because of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has cost the beef

GEISMAR, La. – Tyson Foods Inc. and Syntroleum Corp. on Monday broke ground for a new renewable fuels plant in Geismar, La., near Baton Rouge. The plant is being

WASHINGTON – The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Monday a public meeting to review procedures for sampling and testing issues with raw beef and trimmings, especially for

TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona in Tucson has announced the development of a vaccine to control Campylobacter jejuni in poultry. "Campylobacter is now the No. 1 food-borne

WASHINGTON – The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert because of illnesses caused by Salmonella that may be associated with raw, frozen, breaded

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Pork Checkoff is reminding producers, farm personnel, veterinarians and others in regular contact with pigs to get vaccinated for the flu. The flu season

WASHINGTON – The National Chicken Council (NCC) announced last week that it has elected new members to the group’s executive committee and board of directors. Elected to one-year terms

WASHINGTON – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer last week announced five appointments to the 2009 Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Board. Members will serve three year terms. The U.S.