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NCC defends grower compensation model in comments to USDA

On September 9, 2022, in GIPSA, by David Elrod

The National Chicken Council (NCC) on Tuesday defended the use of performance-based poultry grower compensation systems in comments filed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Key Senate committee approves agricultural trade negotiator

On September 9, 2022, in Confirmations, USTR, by David Elrod

The Senate Finance Committee this week approved the nomination of Doug McKalip to be the chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

Dozens of House members request answers on USDA’s processing line speeds study

On September 2, 2022, in Congressional Letters, line speeds, Regulatory, by David Elrod

Thirty five House members, led by Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-9), on Wednesday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA, the Department) Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting that USDA delay the compliance dates for a worker safety study until the Department provides Congress with answers to a wide range of questions.

Simmons Foods, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Mar-Jac, and Tyson Foods make charitable donations

On September 2, 2022, in Charitable Donations, Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Simmons Foods, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Mar-Jac, and Tyson Foods all recently announced charitable donations.

White House schedules hunger conference for September 28, announces national strategy

On September 2, 2022, in Health, by David Elrod

The White House this week announced that the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health will take place on September 28, 2022, while simultaneously announcing plans to release a national strategy to tackle hunger on the same date.

President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law

On August 19, 2022, in Build Back Better Act, Legislative, by David Elrod

President Biden on Tuesday signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, a wide-ranging party-line energy spending bill funded with corporate tax increases.

Perdue facilities earn dozens of workplace safety awards

On August 19, 2022, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council this week awarded dozens of workplace safety awards to various Perdue Farms facilities, which were announced at the 2022 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, FL.

Jerry Allison, 84, founder of AJC International, passes away

On August 19, 2022, in Chicken Exports, Industry Notes, International Trade, by David Elrod

Gerald “Jerry” Lloyd Allison passed away peacefully on August 17, 2022, at the age of eighty four in Atlanta, Georgia his home since 1967. His battle with medical issues in recent years showed his courage and determination in facing life challenges with optimism and strength. Jerry is the son of Marjorie and Lloyd Allison and was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 12, 1938.

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NCC defends grower compensation model in comments to USDA

Key Senate committee approves agricultural trade negotiator

Dozens of House members request answers on USDA’s processing line speeds study

Simmons Foods, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Mar-Jac, and Tyson Foods make charitable donations

White House schedules hunger conference for September 28, announces national strategy

President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law

Perdue facilities earn dozens of workplace safety awards

Jerry Allison, 84, founder of AJC International, passes away

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