Roy Graber

Fatal stabbing occurs at chicken deboning plant

Suspect is arrested on suspicion of murder

March 27, 2020

A man has been charged with murder for the alleged fatal stabbing of a co-worker at the AlaTrade Foods poultry processing plant in Phenix City, Alabama.

Will COVID-19 fears prompt more backyard egg production?

As consumers worry about food shortages, farm supply stores see increase in sales of chicks

March 27, 2020

Roy Graber

Farm supply stores appear to be selling a lot of chicks these days as shoppers want chickens so they can raise their own eggs during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

JBS reports record net revenue in 2019

Company’s net revenue for past year improved 12.6% when compared to 2018

March 26, 2020

Roy Graber

Net revenue for JBS reached an all-time high in 2019, the Brazil-based meat and poultry company reported on March 25.

Senate passes COVID-19 relief bill that includes ag aid

Bill offers support for farmers and protections for consumers and the food supply

March 26, 2020

Roy Graber

The United States Senate on March 25 approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities (CARES) Act, which provides relief for farmers, consumers and rural communities.

Brashears confirmed as Under Secretary for Food Safety

With Senate confirmation, Mindy Brashears moves up from deputy under secretary position

March 25, 2020

Roy Graber

The United States Senate confirmed Mindy Brashears as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety.

15 states file legal brief challenging Proposition 12

California does not have the right to regulate how farmers in other states raise animals for food production, attorneys general contend

March 12, 2020

Roy Graber

Fifteen state attorneys general filed a legal brief in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, supporting a lawsuit by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) that challenges California’s Proposition 12, enacted by that state’s voters in 2018.

COVID-19 could worsen poultry, pork worker shortage

National Pork Producers Council, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation have concerns over worker shortage, and say outbreak could be another reason to look at guestworker policy reform

March 12, 2020

Roy Graber

U.S. poultry and pork industry groups are concerned that the ongoing labor shortage could worsen due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

House members to USTR: Make UK poultry trade a priority

With United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, an export opportunity for U.S. poultry is here

March 12, 2020

Roy Graber

Upcoming trade negotiations between the United States and United Kingdom need to include discussions about gaining U.S. poultry access to the U.K., a group of U.S. House members say.

Former Oscar Mayer plant to soon be demolished

Facility had been in place since 1911 but closed in 2018

March 11, 2020

Roy Graber

Demolition of a former Oscar Mayer plant in Davenport, Iowa, will begin soon.

Tyson Foods restricts travel due to coronavirus concerns

U.S. employees are being told not to travel abroad, while stateside travel to large meetings and shows is being limited

March 9, 2020

Roy Graber

Because of concerns about the global spread of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, Tyson Foods has adopted a policy that restricts company travel.

Maine Heritage Policy Center: Egg legislation ridiculous

Trying to mandate cage-free eggs is one thing, but to present it as an ‘emergency’ is another, government watchdog says

March 9, 2020

Roy Graber

A proposed bill that would mandate that all eggs raised and sold in Maine is under consideration, and one government watchdog didn’t pull any punches when describing his opinions about it.

Tornado’s toll on Tennessee poultry industry limited

Only damage reported by Tennessee Poultry Association occurred at Tennessee State University

March 5, 2020

Roy Graber

My heart goes out to people who experienced losses when an EF-4 tornado touched down in the early morning hours of March 3. But as is the case with all tragic events, there are also things for which we can be thankful.

Roy Graber

ARTICLES

Fatal stabbing occurs at chicken deboning plant

Will COVID-19 fears prompt more backyard egg production?

JBS reports record net revenue in 2019

Senate passes COVID-19 relief bill that includes ag aid

Brashears confirmed as Under Secretary for Food Safety

15 states file legal brief challenging Proposition 12

COVID-19 could worsen poultry, pork worker shortage

House members to USTR: Make UK poultry trade a priority

Former Oscar Mayer plant to soon be demolished

Tyson Foods restricts travel due to coronavirus concerns

Maine Heritage Policy Center: Egg legislation ridiculous

Tornado’s toll on Tennessee poultry industry limited

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