The prices of catfish exports to the US increased for a very short time before dropping dramatically now. This has been attributed to the unreasonable export strategy.
Increased demand for expensive fish in China and Asia has led to a leap in the worldwide price of tuna, oysters, shrimp and salmon, according to a report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Turkey eggs in incubators on June 1, 2013, totaled 26.4 million, down 13 percent from a year ago, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Healthy profits are expected for chicken companies this year, a sharp turnaround from two years ago when the industry was hurt by the recession and high feed prices.
Pitman Farms added 25,000 sq. ft. to it chicken- processing plant, and there are plans to add news buildings and solar panels, according to local news reports.
Philadelphia-based Dietz & Watson expanded its Premium Meats & Cheese brand to now include seven all-natural chicken sausage varieties that offer something to please just about every palate.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. stood behind the planned merger with Hong Kong-based Shuanghui International Holdings, Ltd., declaring that it is committed to maximizing shareholder value.
Hormel Foods Corp cut its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday, citing weakness in its pork business, softer sales of its refrigerated foods and higher meat costs, and its shares fell nearly 5 percent.
