Choice beef prices reach new high January 10, 2014 No Comments Already tight supplies were further squeezed by harsh weather that reduced the number of cattle that came to market in parts of the country.Read More
Foster Farms plant closed due to cockroach infestation January 9, 2014 No Comments The plant was one of three Foster Farms plants in California linked to an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella.Read More
Smithfield subsidiary to help develop biogas facility in Missouri January 9, 2014 No Comments Murphy-Brown of Missouri LLC and Roeslein Alternative Energy LLC will develop renewable biogas project for northern Missouri.Read More
Earnings up for Animal Protein sector in Cargill’s Q2 report January 9, 2014 No Comments Cargill reported net earnings of $556 million, up 36 percent from $409 million in the year-ago period. Read More
Smithfield Foods recommends its contract growers convert to group housing for pregnant sows January 8, 2014 No Comments Reports conversion to group housing on U.S. company-owned farms crossed halfway mark at end of 2013.Read More
USDA extends deadline for Conservation Stewardship Applications January 8, 2014 No Comments Chief says Feb. 7th deadline makes it possible for more producers to apply.Read More
Lawyer for horse processing plant intends to sue New Mexico AG for defamation January 7, 2014 No Comments AG Gary King last month filed a lawsuit in state court to stop the company from opening.Read More
Bob Evans Farms announces $750 million amended revolving credit facility January 6, 2014 No Comments This credit facility will provide flexible and low-cost funding to help continue driving businesses with growth investments.Read More
Kayem launches “Grill in the Chill” contest January 6, 2014 No Comments Kayem Facebook contest offers fans a chance to win a new BBQ grill and a Kayem grill pack.Read More
Tyson launches “Just Add This” program January 3, 2014 No Comments The program encourages people to make small adjustments to existing routines to form new habits that lead to a better, more healthful lifestyle. Read More