WASHINGTON – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) on Thursday urged lawmakers not to restrict the use of antibiotics in pork production. Testifying on behalf of NPPC during a

PITTSBURG, Texas – Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. notified lenders on Thursday that it expects to report a significant loss in the fiscal fourth quarter. The company made the announcement after

CHINO, Calif. - A former slaughterhouse worker was sentenced Wednesday to jail and probation after being seen abusing sick and injured cattle in a video that prompted the largest

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Tyson Foods Inc. on Wednesday announced that one of its executives has been honored by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) with the its second

SMITHFIELD, Va. – Smithfield Foods Inc. said Wednesday that it will use labels saying all of its products are born, raised and processed in the United States under the

EL DORADO, Ark. – Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. announced Monday that another 100 positions will be cut at its plant in El Dorado, Ark. The cuts are in addition to

WASHINGTON – Janet Riley, American Meat Institute (AMI) senior vice president of public affairs and president of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council will be featured on the

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. – Beef Products Inc. (BPI) has received an “industry of the year” award from Nebraska’s economic development group. Reports Tuesday said that Neb. Gov. Dave

WASHINGTON – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) on Monday expressed its approval of the Bush administration’s announcement of negotiations to enter the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership, a free

AUSTIN, Minn. – Hormel Foods Corp. on Tuesday announced the retirements of Gary J. Ray, president of protein business units, and Russell C. Potter, vice president of operations for