David Elrod, Author at Washington Report

Georgia Ports Authority to expand Port of Savannah’s refrigerated container capacity

On February 3, 2023, in Commercial Shipping Traffic, Shipping, by David Elrod

The Georgia Ports Authority this week announced the approval of construction of seven additional refrigerated container racks at the Port of Savannah.

Tyson Foods again named World’s Most Admired Company for Food Production

On February 3, 2023, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Tyson Foods this week retained its position in Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies in the Food Production category. This is Tyson’s seventh consecutive year winning the award.

Producer prices decline slightly in December led by fuels, still high year-over-year

On January 20, 2023, in Producer Price Index, by David Elrod

The Producer Price Index (PPI), which reflects what suppliers are charging businesses and other customers and is generally considered the core metric of input price changes, is up 6.2 percent year-over-year, according to the Department of Labor (DOL). That closely tracks the prices consumers are seeing, with the Consumer Price Index up 6.5 percent year-over-year.

NCC releases most comprehensive guidelines to date for well-being of broiler chickens

On January 13, 2023, in Animal Welfare, by David Elrod

Consumers want to be sure that all animals being raised for food are treated with respect and are properly cared for during their lives. The people and companies involved in raising chickens for food share the public’s concern.

House Republicans elect a Speaker, committee chairs chosen

On January 13, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

House Republicans elected Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker for the 118th Congress after a series of votes. Meanwhile, the House Republican Steering Committee has chosen its committee chairs.

John Starkey announces retirement from USPOULTRY

On January 13, 2023, in USPOULTRY, by David Elrod

USPOULTRY President John Starkey has announced his upcoming retirement from the organization.

118th Congress convenes, but no Speaker of the House chosen yet

On January 6, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

The 118th Congress has formally convened, with the Senate swearing in its members on Tuesday and the House gaveling in, albeit without a Speaker chosen yet.

NCC says industry is committed to further reducing Salmonella, but FSIS’s new Proposed Framework not the right approach

On December 16, 2022, in Regulatory, Salmonella, by David Elrod

NCC today filed comments to USDA regarding its recently Proposed Framework for Salmonella in poultry production.

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Georgia Ports Authority to expand Port of Savannah’s refrigerated container capacity

Tyson Foods again named World’s Most Admired Company for Food Production

Producer prices decline slightly in December led by fuels, still high year-over-year

NCC releases most comprehensive guidelines to date for well-being of broiler chickens

House Republicans elect a Speaker, committee chairs chosen

John Starkey announces retirement from USPOULTRY

118th Congress convenes, but no Speaker of the House chosen yet

NCC says industry is committed to further reducing Salmonella, but FSIS’s new Proposed Framework not the right approach

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