National Beef settles “gang time” lawsuit at Kansas facility Industry News November 24, 2014 No Comments Gang time counts only the time the production line runs, reports the Associated Press.Read More
Minnesota firm recalls ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination Industry News November 24, 2014 No Comments Products subject to the recall are packaged in plastic cryovac sealed packets, and contain various weights of ground beef.Read More
AMI Foundation Environmental Conference for the Meat and Poultry Industry scheduled for IPPE Industry News November 24, 2014 No Comments Annual AMI Environmental Recognition and Achievement Awards to be presented at reception.Read More
Ranchers must be involved in 'future of food' discussions Three farmers/ranchers participated in a New York Times conference on the future's food supply. Suzanne Strassburger November 21, 2014 No Comments How do you envision the food of tomorrow? Pose that question to 100 people on the street, and you will be sure to get 100 different answers. GMOs, no-GMOs, antibiotics, antibiotic-free, sustainable, outsourced, local — we are far from a consensus.Read More
JBS acquires Australian pork producer for $1.3 billion Industry News November 21, 2014 No Comments Company also buys Brazilian poultry company for $169 million.Read More
Bangers, brats recalled due to misbranding Industry News November 21, 2014 No Comments The products contain soy lecithin; a releasing agent used on contact surfaces during production.Read More
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology issues report on pesticide use Industry News November 21, 2014 No Comments Report discusses contributions of pesticides to pest management in meeting the global need for food production by 2050.Read More
Koch Foods responds to undercover video it calls “not accurate” Industry News November 20, 2014 No Comments Company says it has not provided chicken to Chick-Fil-A since April 2013.Read More
Poultry producers say 'Waters of U.S.' rule would significantly burden operations Industry News November 20, 2014 No Comments The rule extends the authority and jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act and will confound practical implementation, and should be withdrawn. Read More
Pretzel dog recall expands Industry News November 20, 2014 No Comments This brings the total pounds of product recalled to 1,208,951 pounds.Read More