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

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a large spending bill that includes $100 million funding for E-Verify through the end of fiscal 2009.  The E-Verify program

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