Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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Georgia Egg Association elects officers

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Danny Beckham of Cal-Maine Foods of Shady Dale, Ga., has been re-elected to serve another term as president of...

USDA: Declare independence from foodborne illness this Fourth of July

WASHINGTON — When celebrating the nation's independence this Fourth of July, the USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service reminds Americans that proper food handling...

Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply research enters second phase

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Having reached the midpoint of its three-year study, the Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply (CSES) is now entering the second...

James Sumner receives GEC Golden Egg award

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — James Sumner, president of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, has been honored by the Georgia Egg Commission...

Comment period extended for HACCP systems validation

WASHINGTON — USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service is extending the comment period 30 days for the Federal Register notice that clarifies requirements for...

New members named to agricultural trade advisory committees

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk have announced the appointment of 16 additional members to six...

Senate passes 2012 farm bill

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate on June 21 completed a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill that cuts farm subsidies and land conservation spending by...

Nominations sought for Family Farm Environment Excellence award

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is accepting nominations for the 12th annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes...

Farmers try to ‘stop the flood of regulation’

WASHINGTON — Growing up, we all needed guidance at times. Don’t run with scissors. Don’t forget your jacket. Don’t eat yellow snow. If you...

Mexico, Canada invited to joion TPP trade negotiations

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and the seven other countries negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership have invited Mexico and Canada to join in negotiations of the...

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