Ag in the News

05/26/2010

National and International

European debt might rain on pork’s parade
The stock market isn't the only place where concern about European debt is playing out. Implications for the world economic recovery and consumer demand might also hit the hog market, just as industry financials are moving from red to black. MORE!

Cargill officially announces plans for new R&D center
Cargill officially announced its U.S. meat business plans to invest $14.7 million to build a new research and development facility in downtown Wichita, Kan. MORE!

Chicken chain announces new executives
Church's Chicken has added new staff to its executive, research and development, marketing and quality assurance departments. MORE!

Poultry ready-to-cook supplies up from last year
Poultry certified wholesome during April (ready-to-cook weight) totaled 3.54 billion pounds, up slightly from the amount certified in April 2009, according to USDA's monthly Poultry Slaughter report. MORE!