Agrifood Angle: Page 2

Roy Graber combines his Midwestern farming background with his knowledge of economics and agriculture policy to offer a deeper look at the poultry industry.

Comparing US, Canada avian flu cases of ’22 and ’23

The United States and Canada had fewer commercial flocks affected in 2023, but for the final three months, 2023 outpaced 2022.

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DxE accidentally made case for why leader belongs in jail

An animal rights activist trespassed on layer and duck farms in same county where layer and duck farms were struck by avian influenza.

Courtroom sketch of Wayne Hsiung

Presidential turkeys take long path to DC, college

After being pardoned by President Joe Biden, Liberty and Bell will head to the University of Minnesota.

Jose Rojas, assistant vice president of live production at Jennie-O Turkey Store; Steve Lykken, president of Jennie-O Turkey Store; and U.S. President Joe Biden pose with Liberty, the 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkey.

Old newspaper offers glimpse of 1963 turkeys, Thanksgiving

The look of a turkey farm has changed, as has the news of the nation, since Thanksgiving 60 years ago.

This photograph of Don Fourier and a flock of turkeys appeared on the front page of the November 29, 1963, edition of the Hutchinson News.

It’s past time for Chick-fil-A to retire the Holstein

The black and white spotted cattle might be cute and catch attention, but there’s a reason Chick-fil-A shouldn’t use them in promotional materials.

Chick-fil-A's cattle mascots be cute and find favor with fans, but it is misleading to promote Holsteins as beef cattle.

Chicken from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley: Lick it up

The Demon and the Starchild from KISS have a pretty nice dining establishment in northern Oklahoma.

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3 market factors Pilgrim’s will watch in 2024

FY 2023 has not been particularly good for Pilgrim’s Pride, but there are reasons for optimism for 2024.

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New Zealand hens treated to live symphony concert

Chickens seem to find comfort in hearing Baroque music.

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Rep. Charice Davids agrees with EATS Act ‘in principle’

House Democrat says her biggest issue with the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Acts is how it is written and not its intent.

Rep. Charice Davids, R-Kansas, speaks at the Ag Outlook Forum on September 25.

Mercy For Animals validates notion it hassles restaurants

Mercy For Animals said it would launch a campaign against TGI Fridays, but backed out after its “Corporate Engagement team” met with leaders of the chain.

TGI Fridays has had recent dialogue with representatives from Mercy For Animals concerning the Better Chicken Commitment, but has it heard from customers on the same topic?

Butterball aligns with a different type of Leftovers

Turkey company honors group of Seattle strangers who formed their own softball team and their own community.

The Leftovers softball team were recently honored by Butterball as 'Butterballers.'

How Highland Park’s Dad Bods became Butterballers

Following a deadly mass shooting at a parade in 2022, a group of dads formed a stronger sense of community by playing basketball together.

Butterball donated $15,000 to the Highland Park Community Foundation on behalf of the local basketball players who call themselves the Dad Bods. They now also carry the team name of Butterballers.

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