GEISMAR, La. – Tyson Foods Inc. and Syntroleum Corp. on Monday broke ground for a new renewable fuels plant in Geismar, La., near Baton Rouge. The plant is being
WASHINGTON – The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Monday a public meeting to review procedures for sampling and testing issues with raw beef and trimmings, especially for
TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona in Tucson has announced the development of a vaccine to control Campylobacter jejuni in poultry. "Campylobacter is now the No. 1 food-borne
WASHINGTON – The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert because of illnesses caused by Salmonella that may be associated with raw, frozen, breaded
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Pork Checkoff is reminding producers, farm personnel, veterinarians and others in regular contact with pigs to get vaccinated for the flu. The flu season
WASHINGTON – The National Chicken Council (NCC) announced last week that it has elected new members to the group’s executive committee and board of directors. Elected to one-year terms
WASHINGTON – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer last week announced five appointments to the 2009 Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Board. Members will serve three year terms. The U.S.
WASHINGTON – The American Meat Institute (AMI) has partnered with the National Renderers Association (NRA) to host a web seminar on Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. EST to educate
MIAMI – Burger King Corp. on Thursday announced that all of its restaurants are cooking with trans fat-free cooking oils. The Miami-based company also said that by Nov. 1,
WASHINGTON – The American Meat Institute (AMI) joined more than 50 other trade associations in sending a letter on Wednesday to the U.S. Congress urging the passage of the