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FFA membership skyrockets to all-time high

INDIANAPOLIS — In the past year, more than 17,000 new students have joined FFA, setting a new all-time high in the organization’s membership since...

Food System Summit planned for Oct. 25-26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 2011 Food System Summit will be held Oct. 25-26 the InterContinental Rosemont Hotel in Chicago, Oct. 25-26. The theme...

Pfizer starts animal health joint venture in China

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. is aiming to boost sales of veterinary medicines in China — and its global dominance in...

Cargill recalls additional ground turkey products

WASHINGTON — Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. of Springdale, Ark., is recalling approximately 185,000 pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with a...

New legislation aims to prevent EPA regs on farm dust

WASHINGTON — New legislation introduced by Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating naturally occurring farm dust is...

USDA: “Referee a safe football tailgate party”

WASHINGTON — When it comes to football, defense matters. When it comes to planning a tailgate party, a good defense against foodborne illness matters...

Delmarva gets funds to help install tree buffers

GEORGETOWN, Del. — The Delmarva Poultry Industry recently received $200,000 in funding from USDA to help grow trees and grasses around chicken houses. The funding...

FDA projects explore ways to trace foodborne illness

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration said that two new pilot projects will enhance the agency’s and industry’s ability to trace products...

CFIA to present Fall Conference

RALEIGH, N.C. — The annual Fall Conference, presented by the Carolina Feed Industry Association, will be held Nov. 8-9 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel...

Butterball names new staff veterinarian in Arkansas

GARNER, N.C. — Butterball LLC has announced that Dr. Kabel Robbins has joined the organization as staff veterinarian at the Ozark and Huntsville, Ark....

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