Ag in the News

05/11/2010

National and International

USDA sets new performance standards for salmonella and campylobacter
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will issue the first-ever performance standards for campylobacter and the first revisions to its salmonella standards for chicken since 1996 and to turkeys since the first standards were set in 2005. MORE!

Tyson addresses fears of chicken overproduction
Tyson Foods officials said Monday they're taking a measured approach to chicken production as the company continues to improve that segment's operational efficiencies and profitability. MORE!

Profits from higher cattle prices not a slam dunk
Just because cattle prices are soaring doesn't mean it's time to abandon risk management plans, as plenty of factors could make this a volatile year for producers, processors and retailers, according to Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel. MORE!

Safeway appoints merchandising president
Food and drug retailer Safeway Inc. on Monday announced the appointment of Kelly Griffith to president, merchandising. MORE!

Three trade shows to co-locate for first time in 2012
The American Meat Institute, the Food Marketing Institute and the United Fresh Produce Association on Monday announced the co-location of their trade shows — the FMI Exhibit and Education Event, the AMI International Meat Poultry and Seafood Convention and Exposition, and United Fresh — beginning in 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas. MORE!