Smithfield Foods, a leading American food company, recently made a generous donation of $200,000 to An Achievable Dream (AAD), a nonprofit educational program. This donation was aimed at supporting key aspects of AAD's unique social, academic, and mindset education framework, as well as addressing...
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has once again taken a stand against Tyson Foods, addressing new allegations regarding the sale of processing plants in Dexter and Noel, Missouri. In a letter to Donnie King, the chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, Hawley expressed concerns about...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) recently shared significant updates in their weekly recap, highlighting important developments for pork producers. These updates cover a range of topics that are crucial to the industry, including legislative actions and regulatory changes that impact pork production.
One of...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is currently seeking nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). This advisory committee plays a crucial role in providing impartial scientific advice and recommendations to the...
The US Poultry & Egg Association’s (USPOULTRY) Harold E. Ford Foundation (USPOULTRY Foundation) recently sponsored the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville on November 19th and 20th. This conference celebrated the achievements of 4-H members...
Researchers are seeking to enhance welfare in the pig industry and are inviting farmers and industry professionals to participate in a free workshop at Harper Adams University in January. The Farming Futures: A Good Life for Pigs event, organized by Dr. Holly Vickery and...
