Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 17Agrifood AngleYum China CEO wants KFC in more than ‘only’ 1,900 citiesWhile Joey Wat is grateful that KFC has a strong presence in China, she is also concerned about the brand’s absence in 1,100 Chinese cities.Avian InfluenzaSD senators call for action on avian flu vaccinationMike Rounds and John Thune say any delay in discussions about vaccines and trade could slow the rollout of a new vaccine.Avian InfluenzaHPAI hits first commercial flock in Indiana since 2022More than 13,000 turkeys are affected by avian influenza in Daviess County.Latest NewsDoes agrifood industry give too much power to consumers?A beef producer and agriculture podcaster suggested the industry should focus more on getting consumers to trust that the farmers are the ones who have the most knowledge.Agrifood AngleNew congresswoman gets it: Transportation is vital to agUtah’s Rep. Celeste Maloy told American Farm Bureau Federation members that issues that directly affect constituents in agriculture industry are a higher priority for her than national issues that grab the headlines.Avian InfluenzaAvian flu strikes again in California layer pulletsThe presence of avian influenza is detected again in California and Kansas, while South Dakota has its first case of 2024.Breeding & GeneticsCan nutrition help improve broiler hatchability rates?There is no one solution to the problem, but some feed supplements show promise to improve hatchability rates.Latest NewsSenators say a JBS listing in US would be riskyA bipartisan group of lawmakers says JBS has a history of corruption, human rights abuses, monopolization of the meatpacking market and poor environmental stewardship.North AmericaOSHA cites Mar-Jac in fatal incident involving boy, 16Company faces fine of $212,646 for 17 safety violations in accident that led to the 2023 death of Duvan Tomas Perez.Diseases & HealthFirst Turkish Newcastle disease case occurs since 2007A backyard poultry flock tests positive in the community of Bozkas.Avian InfluenzaCanada’s first HPAI case of 2024 involved 11,261 broilersThe World Organisation for Animal Health provides additional information on earlier reported flock infection.Avian InfluenzaHPAI hits 2 commercial gamebird flocks in KansasThe new cases are confirmed one week after a commercial layer pullet flock in the state tested positive for avian influenza.Previous PagePage 17 of 274Next Page