NFI Statement On Seafood Import Monitoring Program Decision

NFI is disappointed with the court’s decision. The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) remains an expensive burden for the American companies that will bear the costs, for instance $53 million in recordkeeping expenses alone.

Minnesota Poultry Prince And Princess Crowned At 2017 State Fair

August 29, 2017 Gold'n Plump® Chicken

Charles Miller, a 17-year-old native of Kasson in Dodge County and Mikayla Schlosser, a 15-year-old from Maple Plain in Carver County, were granted Gold’n opportunities on Sunday, August 27, after being crowned as the eighth-annual Poultry Prince and Princess. The scholarship program of Minnesota 4-H and Gold’n Plump® recognizes the industry knowledge, leadership and skills of Minnesota’s up-and-coming poultry experts by awarding two teenagers with poultry ambassador titles and $1,000 academic scholarships.

Huge Sioux City Plant Slaughters First Hogs As Opening Nears

August 29, 2017 The Associated Press

After nearly two years of construction, the first hogs have been slaughtered at a giant Sioux City pork plant that is eventually expected to employ 2,000 people and process 21,000 hogs a day.

Pew: Safer Meat Requires Reducing Risks Where Food Animals Are Raised

August 29, 2017 The Pew Charitable Trusts

Wider use of evidence-based food safety interventions on farms and feedlots would significantly reduce the risk of people getting sick from contaminated meat and poultry, according to a report released by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The report, “Food Safety From Farm to Fork,” examines potential means to prevent foodborne illnesses by investing in strategies to control Salmonella, E. coli, and other pathogens that live in and around food animals.

Global Floriculture Market By Manufacturers, Types And Applications, Forecasts To 2022

August 29, 2017 ReportsnReports.com

This report focuses on the Global Floriculture market, especially in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. This report categorizes the market based on manufacturers, regions, type and application.