Poultry
TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, USDA,

09/15/2020 SOURCE: ocj.com

NFU urges FTC, USDA to strengthen meat labeling standards

For years, beef and pork that was born, raised, and slaughtered in another country but processed in the United States has legally been labeled as a “Product o

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog,

Rapid test could predict COVID-19 in meat processing workers

Differentials can be used to screen people to identify those likely to test positive for COVID-19, triage by predicting COVID-19 in the early stage of infection and track progress of those patients.

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TOPIC(S): Poultry,

09/14/2020 SOURCE: www.poultryworld.net

Welfare label ensures a premium for meat and eggs

A group of poultry farmers in the French department of Sarthe focuses on animal welfare. The word ‘Liberté’ (liberty) is proudly printed on egg cartons and poultrymeat packaging. Several quality labels are designed to persuade consumers to spend more money on animal-friendly eggs and meat.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Education U.S. West, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog,

08/26/2020 SOURCE: abc30.com

Emergency order in effect for Fresno County, but now some farmers face new issue

Accumulating livestock carcasses that caused a crippling disaster in Fresno County was unanimously ratified Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors.

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TOPIC(S): Poultry, Food/Nutrition, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Ag United Kingdom,

08/26/2020 SOURCE: www.fastcompany.com

American chickens covered in chlorine have become a hot-button Brexit issue in Britain

Spraying chicken with chlorine is a quick fix for poor hygiene standards in U.S. agriculture. But as Britain looks to a trade deal with the U.S. to replace the EU, its consumers are wary of lax standards—especially the chickens.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Organic, Crop Consultant, Poultry, Pest Control, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Kenya: Farming with insects

A new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs in Kenya are using the larvae of black soldier flies as a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and soy. Could it take off internationally?

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, Consumer/Retail,

If you were watching TV in the ’70’s, the latest Perdue Chicken commercial will take you back to a toe tapping tune. LOL!! It's a Sunshine Day.


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