WASHINGTON – The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) and the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP) are partnering to offer “Center of the Plate Training” at Pennsylvania State University.

WASHINGTON – The American Meat Institute (AMI) on Monday said that the meat industry is working to change course in implementing mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (mCOOL). The AMI said the

NEW YORK – Triarc Cos. Inc. completed its takeover of Wendy’s International Inc. on Monday. The deal combines Wendy’s, the number 3 hamburger chain, with Arby’s. "I think thrilled

TULSA, Okla. – A federal judge has denied Oklahoma’s request for a preliminary injunction to stop Arkansas poultry companies from disposing of bird waste in the Illinois River watershed.

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Tyson Foods Inc. announced Monday that an executive from 3M Company has been appointed to Tyson’s board of directors. Brad T. Sauer, executive vice president of

PITTSBURG – Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. announced Monday that it has completed a written agreement with its lenders to temporarily waive the fixed-charge ration covenant under its credit facilities through

SMITHFIELD, Va. – Smithfield Foods Inc. said Friday that its current liquidity and ability to meet expectations is still sound. The company said that it made the announcement after

WASHINGTON – The United States Senate on Friday rejected a motion to continue to the economic stimulus package which also included language that would ban non-ambulatory cattle from entering

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer on Thursday welcomed President George W. Bush’s plan to appoint Elizabeth Johnson as acting under secretary for food safety. "Beth Johnson

DENVER – Terry Stokes, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), announced Thursday that he will resign following the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention on Jan. 31, 2009. “Terry