The cellulosic ethanol debacle

Years before the Obama Administration dumped $70 billion into solar and wind energy and battery operated cars, and long before anyone heard of Solyndra, President Bush launched his own version […]

Update from Bill Mattos

Bill Mattos is in Washington D.C. this week talking to elected officials about ethanol and other issues. Click here to read a letter sent today to all the energy staff […]

Livestock, poultry industries boost U.S. economy

The soybean checkoff talks a lot about U.S. soybean farmers’ No. 1 customers – poultry and livestock farmers. But these sectors impact more than just a soybean farmer’s profit potential. […]

Short supply and elevated prices common throughout protein markets

"Short supply and elevated prices are a pretty common theme throughout all protein sectors," said John Carley, VP and Senior RM for Wells Fargo Bank. He was speaking to feed ingredient purchasing managers and other poultry industry professionals who had gathered at the 2011 Grain Forecast and Economic Outlook Conference in Atlanta, GA. The conference was sponsored by USPOULTRY.

Turkeys to sell out before holidays

Turkey producers in the Golden State have been urging consumers to get their orders for Thanksgiving birds in early. Growers such as Foster Farms, Zacky Farms, Willie Bird and others expect to be sold out of fresh turkeys well before the Nov. 24 holiday.

Animals and porn: yet another off-the-wall scheme for attention

Just when you think you’ve heard it all: PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has announced the launch in December of an XXX porn website. Supposedly aimed at promoting veganism and animal rights, the site will, a PETA spokesperson says, feature pornographic photos and videos, along with gruesome images of animal brutality.