Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary USDA to implement new COOL guidelines U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA will be implementing country-of-origin labeling laws effective March 16. The

JBS gives up on National Beef acquisition by Sam Gazdziak JBS, owner of JBS-Swift, has announced it has abandoned its attempt to take over National Beef Packing Co. The Brazilian-headquartered company originally announced

Hormel turns in mixed first-quarter results Hormel Foods announced that its first quarter volume was down 1 percent from last year and earnings of $81.4 million, an 8 percent decrease.

USDA may propose new COOL laws The Obama Administration wants new labels for fresh meat and other foods that more clearly show where the animal or food item came from,

Smithfield to close 6 plants, cut 1,800 jobs Smithfield Foods announced it will close six plants this year as part of a plan to consolidate and streamline its pork business.

Scientists say there is no welfare advantage to controlled-atmosphere stunningThe American Association of Avian Pathologists and American College of Poultry Veterinarians have stated that there is no advantage to using

Red meat exports saw double-digit growth in 2008 Pork achieved its 17th consecutive year of increased export numbers in 2008, and beef and lamb products also grew, according to the

Buffalo Wild Wings revenue jumps 32% Buffalo Wild Wings announced its revenue for the fourth quarter jumped 32.6 percent, or $121.2 million, over the same period last year. Net earnings

Criminal charges to be filed in Iowa turkey workers case Iowa’s Department of Inspections and Appeals said it plans to file criminal charges against the party responsible for keeping 21

Mentally disabled meat workers lived in 'deplorable conditions' Iowa state officials are investigating the case of 21 mentally disabled men who lived in a 106-year-old house boarding house in Atalissa