Midwest drought claims poultry producer
The bankruptcy of a California poultry producer is showing in detail how the Midwestern drought is still rippling through the U.S. economy. Citing the soaring cost of grains used in […]
Economic data suggest RFS waiver would reduce corn prices more than $2.00 per bushel
A full waiver of the 2013 Renewable Fuels Standard requirement would reduce the price of corn by more than $2.00 per bushel, according to economic data cited in comments submitted today by the National Chicken Council (NCC) to the Environmental Protection Agency in support of a full, one-year waiver of the RFS.
NCC also hand delivered almost 10,000 individual comments from those whose livelihoods depend on the chicken industry, almost three quarters of which came from chicken farmers.
National Turkey Federation inundates EPA with comments on ethanol mandate
Today, the National Turkey Federation (NTF) in collaboration with its members, submitted over 1,500 comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), requesting a full or substantial waiver of the Renewable […]
USDA intends to renew National Poultry Improvement Plan for two years
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) gave notice in the October 1 issue of the Federal Register that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to renew the charter of the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan for a two year time period. The purpose of the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan is to maintain and ensure industry involvement in federal administration of matters pertaining to poultry health.
Chicken consumption on a boneless weight basis surpasses beef consumption for the first time,
Oil prices, global demand push food higher
Food prices are up, but the global economy — rather than a lack of rain in the U.S. Corn Belt — are likely to blame, a U.S. food marketing expert says.
John Stanton, professor of food marketing at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, says increasing global demand for crops such as corn is putting pressure on U.S. food prices. "Price increases from the droughts are likely to have short-term effects, but global issues can have a longer and greater impact," Stanton said in a news release.
Impact of U.S. ethanol waiver would arrive year later: think tank
If the Obama administration relaxes the requirement to use corn-based ethanol in gasoline, the benefits would arrive a year later, with more corn available at lower cost for livestock feed […]
Ron Foster and Foster Farms receive 2012 Distinguished Service Award
Ron Foster and Foster Farms have been awarded the School of Veterinary Medicine’s 2012 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his outstanding service as a charter member of the Dean’s Advisory Council, his legislative advocacy on behalf of the School, and the Foster Farms philanthropic support to advance the School’s missions. The award was presented October 2 at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Fall Faculty Reception 2012.
HSUS CEO makes bid for seat on Tyson board
Wayne Pacelle, chief executive officer of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), announced he is running for a slot on the Tyson Foods, Inc. board of directors with […]
US Poultry names rep to Ranchers Alliance board
The US Poultry & Egg Association appointed Bernard Leonard, former group vice president of food service poultry and prepared foods for Tyson Foods Inc., as a representative to the US […]