RESEARCHERS at the University of Arkansas and the University of Delaware have received federal funding to identify a genetic marker for resistance to the metabolic disease ascites in commercial poultry...

A NUMBER of stakeholders expressed support in their response to a recent consultation on the Canadian Grain Commission's proposal to license feed mills in western Canada, which would extend payment protection to grain producers who sell grain to...

Transportation board recommends prioritizing funding of waterways with greatest economic impact...

U.S. Department of Agriculture veterinary medical officer Jean Guard has developed a cost-effective diagnostic tool and data set for identifying various strains of salmonella...

Committee makes recommendations to update rail policies to protect shippers while benefiting railroads.

THE Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction among amino acids and reducing sugars that results in browned foods like seared steaks and toasted bread...

THE heat is almost on: If the Old Farmer's Almanac maintains its 80% accuracy rating, the summer of 2015 will be hot and dry...

Alltech completes Ridley acquisition: Alltech announced June 18 that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Ridley Inc., pursuant to the terms of the previously announced plan of arrangement transaction. Ridley now operates as a...

FAST track. TPA. TPP. Blind votes. So many buzzwords. Manufactured confusion. What does it all really mean...

Avian flu-related shortage leaves U.S. egg market struggling to fulfill demand from bakers and other food producers.