- Investor says Smithfield worth more
Starboard, which owns 5.7% of Smithfield, opposes proposed merger of Smithfield with Chinese company.
06/17/2013
- Connecticut close to passing GMO labeling law
The Connecticut House and Senate have now passed a measure that would require labels for foods merchandised in the state that contain genetically modified organisms.
06/14/2013
- Court hears appeal on New York City's drink-size ban
Four-judge panel's questions seemed to signal that it would uphold the injunction banning drinks larger than 16 oz.
06/12/2013
- JBS to acquire Marfrig's Seara
JBS will acquire the Seara Brasil business of Marfrig, which includes chicken, pork and meat processing.
06/12/2013
- Pork producers urged to want to win
Animal welfare movement has turned into an animal rights crusade, according to Rick Berman who monitors HSUS.
06/07/2013
- Pork producers receive new tools for success
Pork Board revises industry's PQA Plus program and a sow housing calculator.
06/06/2013
- Newsham forms Choice Genetics, adopts scan technology
Newsham Choice Genetics and Pen Ar Lan are combining under the Choice Genetics name.
06/05/2013
- Panel suggests pork producers can eliminate new virus
The news coming out of a panel discussion on porcine epidemic diarrhea virus is mixed.
06/05/2013
- Pork Board approves $450,000 for PEDV research
Pork Board funds research into porcine epidemic diarrhea virus.
06/05/2013
- Egg, dairy farmers fight hunger
Farmers are partnering with national organizations to make sure local food banks have sufficient supplies of healthful, nutritious food for people in need.
06/07/2013