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
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
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