Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 13Processing & SlaughterVilsack says extensions will be granted for line speed waiversThe U.S. agriculture secretary wants to have complete information on relation between line speeds and safety before any changes are made.Consumer TrendsFetterman: Some products shouldn’t be called meat or milkSenator says alternative products already threaten the livelihoods of those in animal agriculture, and using inaccurate labels will not help.TurkeyWhole bird turkey markets concern Hormel FoodsHeadwinds in whole bird markets lead chief financial officer to expect earnings ‘to be lower compared to last year.’Latin AmericaUS cleared to export poultry to Colombia againNegotiations between the two countries led to an end to months-long halt to U.S. poultry industry’s access to Colombian market.Latin AmericaReturn to profitability for BRF in fourth quarter of 2023The most recent quarter puts an end to seven straight quarters with which the Brazilian company failed to report a positive net income.Latest NewsJohn Rust won’t be allowed on Indiana ballotThe Indiana Election Commission unanimously decides that the former Rose Acre Farms chairman cannot run for U.S. Senate as a Republican because of a state law that forbids it.TurkeyJennie-O Turkey Store to close 3 hatcheriesThe company entered an agreement with Head Start Hatching, which will hatch ‘a percentage’ of Jennie-O poults.Breeding & GeneticsPilgrim’s: Avoiding woody breast led to low hatchabilityCEO says Pilgrim’s hatchability rates are ‘better than the average company,’ but improvement is still needed.Cage-Free Laying SystemsCage-free law proposed in Illinois legislatureProposed bill would call for the end of the production and sale of caged eggs in Illinois by 2026.Avian InfluenzaMore avian influenza confirmed in Dallas County, MissouriA commercial layer operation of 20,300 chickens is the county’s fourth flock to be struck by avian flu in 2024.Latin AmericaPilgrim’s Mexico’s new hatchery, feed mill to open in MarchThe new facilities will be located in Merida, Yucatan.TurkeyContractor dies at Butterball siteThe incident occurred in Mount Olive, North Carolina.Previous PagePage 13 of 274Next Page