Analyst Says Chicken Production To Rise Next Year

New federal data show chicken production on the rise, which means prices probably will fall — bad news for chicken producers.

Missourians Earn Cured Meat Awards

Missouri meat processors showed they are the nation’s best, capturing five grand champion awards last week at the American Cured Meat Championships in Kansas City.

International Packaged Ice Association Releases Tips For Packaged Ice Safety

The International Packaged Ice Association today released tips for retailers and consumers regarding packaged ice safety.

Maine Farmers Finding A Good Market For Grass-Fed Beef

Although grass-fed beef is a tiny part of the total market, many consumers are already sold on the idea that beef raised this way would be a better choice if they could find it.

U.S. Beef-Cow Herd Shrinks To 1973 Low On Uncertainty

The U.S. beef-cow herd on July 1 was the smallest in at least 37 years as farmers remained wary of beef demand during the economic recovery after losing money in the past two years.