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High-flying wings cheer U.S. chicken companies

November 15, 2012

Customers with the munchies pay what it takes chicago /reuters Chicken wings, those heavily seasoned tidbits served in sports bars and at-home football parties, are giving the chicken industry a lot to crow about as sales have largely weathered a recession and a doubling of prices. In addition, industry forecasters predict continued strong demand as

Livestock, News, Poultry

Chicken producers will face on-farm audits under new Animal Care Program

By Shannon VanRaes August 10, 2012

Officials say the Animal Care Program meets consumers’ demand for increased  accountability to ensure livestock are properly cared for

Chicken producers in Manitoba are about to see more comprehensive audits of their farms as the result of a nationwide Animal Care Program. But for most chicken producers, the program won’t change how they raise their birds. “We’ve been managing the animal care on an informal basis up until now,” said Jake Wiebe, chairman of

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News, Poultry

Quebec beef processor bankruptcy claims mount

By Jim Romahn July 12, 2012

A Manitoba company is among several creditors seeking payment from the Ontario Beef Financial Protection Program in relation to the bankruptcy of Levinoff-Colbex of Longueuil, Que. on May 31. So far 11 claims totalling $950,000 have been filed, including one from P. Quintaine and Son Ltd., of Brandon for $137,150. Quebec farmers pressured Levinoff to

Country Crossroads, Dairy cattle, News, Poultry

Caution advised when reusing eggs

By Department Of Health April 7, 2012

Take precautions when preparing and handling eggs this Easter to avoid hazards that cause food poisoning. Here’re some safety guidelines: Decorating hard-boiled eggs at Easter is a fun and popular activity. Sometimes these eggs are reused in egg dishes or eaten as is. Hard-boiled eggs left out at room temperature are not safe to eat.

Hogs, Livestock, News, Poultry

Icky to some, delicacy to others

By Allan Dawson March 14, 2012

The sight of a pretty Chinese girl preparing to gobble down a cooked chicken head might be a turn-off for North American meat eaters, but it represents a sexy new market for livestock producers. Asians are willing to pay a premium for the privilege of eating animal parts the industry can’t give away in domestic

Livestock, Poultry

Germany To Review Antibiotics Use In Farm Animals

November 17, 2011

HAMBURG / REUTERS / Germany will review the use of antibiotics in farm animals and possibly introduce new rules restricting their use, according to the country s agriculture minister. The move followed media reports that up to 80 per cent of chickens bred for meat in some German regions had been treated with antibiotics. Rules

Opinion, Poultry

Bridging The Rural-Urban Culture Gap

By Sheri Monk November 3, 2011

If rural and urban Canada were a married couple, they d have moved to separate bedrooms decades ago. That frigid disconnect is one of the problems sustainable, grassroots Canadian agriculture faces in the immediate future. Maybe I m old-fashioned, but I ve made it a priority to support Canadian producers and manufacturers whenever possible. I

Country Crossroads, Livestock, Poultry

Low-Priced Drumsticks Beat Path To U.S. Dinner Tables

By Bob Burgdorfer June 9, 2011

Chicken drumsticks are finding their way to American dinner tables as a slowdown in exports has kept more of the dark meat in U.S. grocery stores and warehouses. Historically, chicken dark meat – long shunned by U.S. consumers in favour of white meat chicken breast – has largely been exported by U.S. chicken companies. China

Livestock, Poultry

Tornadoes Blast Chicken Farms

May 12, 2011

Tornadoes and violent storms destroyed 200 chicken houses that held up to four million chickens in Alabama. Alabama is No. 3 U.S. chicken producer, and has about 14,000 chicken houses that hold approximately 200 million chickens. Power outages and loss of drinking water could worsen the situation, officials said. Tyson Foods Inc. and Pilgrim’s Pride

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Poultry

U.S. Meat Sales Holding Despite Higher Prices

April 28, 2011

Consumer spending at U.S. meat counters is steady to up slightly over the past two years as worries about the economy and high unemployment have waned, according to surveys presented at a meat industry convention Apr. 13 “At this point consumers are relatively happy because they are coming out of the other side of the

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U.S. grains: Soybeans turn higher as traders weigh China demand; wheat climbs

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola needs to back away from highs

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump back up, hogs fall

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