Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Poultry Today

Texas auction house sells KFC founder’s suit

The Associated Press DALLAS — The president and chief executive of Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan purchased the trademark white suit worn by company founder "Colonel"...

IPPE announces pork education partnership with VIV

TUCKER, Ga. — In addition to poultry, feed, and beef, the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is expanding its focus to the...

2 Mich. McDonald’s drop halal food after suit

The Associated Press DETROIT — The only two McDonald's restaurants in the United States that were serving food prepared according to Islamic law have stopped...

Livestock and poultry groups urge RFS repeal

WASHINGTON —  A bi-partison bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to repeal the Renewable Fuels Standard. Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)...

Blue cheese chicken dip products recalled

WASHINGTON —!q ECRS, LLC, of Hollywood, Fla.,  is recalling 12,560 pounds of chicken dip products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, USDA’s Food...

Eating chicken as a teenager could reduce risk of colon cancer

WASHINGTON — A new study published has linked chicken consumption during teenage years to a lowered risk in colon cancer, reports the National Chicken...

Farm Bureau seeks ruling on farmyard stormwater

WASHINGTON — The American Farm Bureau Federation has asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia to determine that livestock...

USDA: Wet spring won’t affect predicted corn crop

The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — The annual June acreage report from USDA shows no reduction in the number of acres planted in corn,...

Chain restaurants seek repeal of RFS

WASHINGTON — The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) has launched “Feed Food Fairness: Take RFS Off the Menu,” a new grassroots campaign focused...

Kevin Shea appointed APHIS administrator

WASHINGTON — Kevin Shea has been appointed administrator of USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), after serving as acting administrator since June...

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