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Tyson sued over ‘climate-smart’ beef claims

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods, accusing...

U.S. red meat production rose 1% in August

Red meat production in the United States rose about 1% in August to 4.68 billion...

PETA takes another swing at Humane Society

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) fired back at the Humane...

Cargill gives $3m to support nutrition including poultry in India

Cargill is putting $3 million toward a project to improve farmer livelihoods, food...

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Two more lawsuits filed against Boar’s Head in federal courts

Amick Farms, growers nearing settlement: court filing

Cooper Farms releases 2024 sustainability report

News briefs: Jarrett Foods, Strassburger Meats, Chomps, Australia

USDA announces $35M in grants for processors

Meat case volume inches higher

USDA translates China’s new regs for cooked meat products

Better Meat lands $1.4M from DoD

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Civil trial date set for ex-STX Beef execs accused of embezzlement

JBS USA sets partnership to reduce GHG emissions

Salmonella Framework webinars insufficient: NCC

Canada warns farmers not to take cattle to U.S. ag shows

Manitoba Pork concerned with US laws in plea to government

Stakeholders again ask for federal intervention on looming port strike

MSU researchers helping small processors manage wastewater

Survey provides new insights into national Thanksgiving trends

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Factors identified in 2023 death of Pitman Farms worker: NIOSH

NPPC attorneys defend EPA, ask appeals court to toss lawsuit

Bullish global outlook for poultry despite some concerns: Rabobank

Drought Threatens Again: Peel

JBS expects higher net revenue, EBITDA for 2024

Progress reported in Philippines’ ASF vaccination effort

Judge to hear new evidence in Okla.-vs.-poultry industry lawsuit

Experts keeping eyes on H5N1 as fall, winter approach: report

Monday, September 16, 2024

Boar’s Head announces operational changes following Listeria outbreak

Senate Ag Committee ranking Republican hopeful for 2024 Farm Bill

Packaging packs a punch with grocery consumers: Deloitte

Australian beef processing averages A$450, report finds

FSIS found Listeria on pallet jack: Boar’s Head suspension letter

Traffic-related fatality occurs at Mo. processing facility

Coalition of Prop. 12-compliant companies meet in DC

Two recent Canadian recalls involve chicken, beef products (update)

Friday, September 13, 2024

Meat Institute weighs in on proposed PSA rule changes

Pork Board webinar to analyze Q3 Hogs and Pigs Report

Nearly 2K pounds of sausage recalled after label mishap

News briefs: Campbell’s, gochujang Spam, Tyson Halloween, Pilgrim’s nuggets

Boar’s Head decides future of Virginia plant

WASDE shows record availability of red meat, poultry for US consumers: DLR

Wayne-Sanderson releases sustainability report

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

NCC urges USDA to withdraw poultry, livestock competition rules

Book covers immigrant labor experience at Tyson Foods

CBB approves FY25 beef checkoff budget

Ex-NYC schools foodservice chief sent to prison for bribery scheme

Okla. ag secretary asks judge for leniency for poultry companies

Wholesale, consumer inflation gauges continue tame trends

Beef producers ask for fed support for MCOOL

BurgerFi files for bankruptcy

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

New support emerges in fight against Denver slaughterhouse ban

Ag groups seeking “active trade agenda that opens doors worldwide”

Discord emerges among animal rights’ groups

Aussies’ favorite diet: ‘meat reducer’

More inspection records show Boar’s Head facility woes go back years

The evolution of U.S.-Mexican cattle and beef trade

Michigan rep. introduces cultivated meat ban

Giving Back Briefs: Smithfield, Perdue, Conagra Brands

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

U.S. lawmakers seek comment period extension on Salmonella rule

US senator calls for probe of USDA’s Boar’s Head oversight

Dockworkers prepare for potential strike: WSJ

Pork producers pushing for Prop 12 action in Congress

Cargill, Hormel agree to settlements in wage-fixing case

“We can’t assume” consumers will pay for sustainability: JBS boss

Cultivated meat company prepares for investor open house: report

USDA offers updated guidelines on label claim approval plan

Monday, September 09, 2024

World meat prices down from July, still up on year

Brazilian judge fines beef slaughterhouses for environmental damage in Amazon

Australian beef herd has peaked: Industry report

Oh, deer! Wenzel’s now offers venison sticks

Tyson addresses plant closures, cattle herd at Barclays conference

Beef, pork packer margins remain higher than last year

Hundreds of ag stakeholders push for Farm Bill passage by Congress

CDC confirms new human case of H5 bird flu