Meat & Poultry

Johnsonville Sausage today announced the launch of its “Rush for 2,000 Yards Challenge” Fantasy Football game. Through the online game, which kicks off today and runs through Jan. 2, 2011, football fans will compete to win the “ultimate fan cave,” featuring their choice of televisions, speaker systems and other items. …

Nolan Ryans Beef is now being featured in several menu items at Black-Eyed Pea restaurants in Texas. Black-Eyed Pea is known for serving great-tasting, home-style meals. The restaurant and Nolan Ryans Beef have strong Texas roots according to Nolan Ryan. …

Dr. Elisabeth Hagen was appointed today as the U.S. Department of Agricultures Under Secretary for Food Safety. In making the appointment, President Obama has selected a veteran USDA official that has been instrumental in building relationships and fostering coordination with food safety and public health partners at the federal, state, and local level. …

Supply of beef is down and demand is up. That will translate into steak and hamburger prices that are 6 to 7 percent higher at the supermarket than last year, said Rich Nelson, director of research at commodities research firm Allendale Inc. in McHenry. …

Sanderson Farms posted a dip in earnings Monday, with profits of $36.1 million, or $1.55 per share, from $43 million, or $2.06 per share, in the same quarter last year. Revenue declined 3%, to $489.1 million. …