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IPPE opens in Atlanta

By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times Staff

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ATLANTA — The brand new and expanded International Production & Processing Expo opened its doors for the first time this week amid a diverse rhythm of sounds — machines whirling, the footsteps of approximately 20,000 visitors and a multitude of languages.

The IPPE is sponsored by three national organizations — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, which began the International Poultry Expo in 1951; the American Feed Industry Association, which joined in 2007; and the American Meat Institute, which became the third

sponsor this year. This year, the three groups have combined their individual trade shows — the IPE, the International Feed Expo and the International Meat Expo — into the IPPE Visitors to the combined show have had the opportunity to view more than 1,100 exhibits dealing with the poultry, egg, feed and meat industries.

“We are very excited about this year’s International Production & Processing Expo,” said John Starkey, USPOULTRY president. “We thought integrating the shows made sense, and the response has been even better than imagined. The ad-

See IPPE, Page 21

Photo by David B. Strickland

IPPE 2013: The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s 65th annual International Poultry Expo was held this week in Atlanta, Ga. This year marked the first joint meeting of the IPE, the International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo — as the International Production & Processing Expo. More than 1,100 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees took part in the Expo this week.

Adams elected 2013 chairman of USPOULTRY ATLANTA — James Adams, Wenger Feeds, Rheems, Pa., was elected chairman of the board of directors of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association at its annual meeting during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo. Adams He previously served as

vice chairman.

Adams was presented with the time-honored “working man’s gavel” by 2012 Chairman Mark Waller, Ingram Farms.

A native of Pennsylvania, he received his bachelor of science degree in poultry technology and management and a masters degree in business administra-

tion, both from Pennsylvania State University. Adams joined Wenger Feeds in 1980 and has worked in a variety of responsibilities in egg production, feed manufacturing, transportation, purchasing and sales and marketing.

He is currently president and CEO of Wenger Feeds. He has served on the USPOULTRY board of directors since 2002.

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Olentine receives Workhorse of the Year Award Photo by David B. Strickland

Workhorse 2013: Dr. Charles Olentine, right, executive vice president of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, is the recipient of USPOULTRY’s 2013 Workhorse of the Year Award. Last year’s award winner Bill Bradley, CCF Brands, placed the ceremonial horse collar on Olentine during the award reception on Monday, Jan. 28.

ATLANTA — Dr. Charles Olentine, executive vice president of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, was named USPOULTRY’s Workhorse of the Year during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo.

The association’s most esteemed honor is given annually by US-

POULTRY in recognition of dedicated service and valuable leadership given to the association and poultry industry.

Olentine was “collared” with the long-established horse collar by 2012 Workhorse of the Year recipient Bill Bradley, CCF Brands.

He was also presented with a commemorative plaque by 2012 US-

POULTRY Chairman Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, Ala. “We are honored to recognize Charlie with this special award and acknowledge his many contributions to the association and the poultry industry,” Waller said. “Charlie has committed a great deal of time

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Bell, Davis & Welch receive Lamplighter Awards

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Passing the gavel: James Adams, right, Wenger Feeds, the new chairman of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, receives the chairman’s gavel from Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, immediate past chairman, during the group’s annual board of directors meeting held Jan. 28, at the International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, Ga.

ATLANTA — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association presented the organization’s annual Lamplighter Awards to three individuals at the International Poultry Expo, as part of the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo.

The award pays tribute to individuals for “sustained and exemplary service” to the poultry and egg industry.

This year’s honorees were:  Don Bell, professor emeritus, University of CaliforniaRiverside — Bell received his bachelor of science degree in animal science at University of CaliforniaDavis and his master of science degree in avian science from Bell Colorado State University. He served as University of California Cooperative Extension Poultry Farm Advisor in Orange and Riverside counties, then statewide poultry specialist until he retired in 2000.

He continues as professor emeritus, with 54 years in UC Cooperative Extension work with poultry.

Bell has served as president of the Poultry Science Association, on the board of directors of the Pacific Egg and Poultry Association Egg Industry Center, economic consultant to the United Egg Producers, and on the board of directors of the Iowa State University Egg Industry Center. He is also an inductee in the American Historical Society Hall of Fame.  Jock Davis — Davis served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. He remained in the reserves, serving a total of 37

years and retiring as major. After returning from the war, Davis entered Arkansas Tech University where he received his Davis bachelor of science degree in business administration.

He received his masters degree in education from the University of Arkansas.

Davis worked in the poultry industry for more than 50 years, retiring from his last position as administrative assistant to the president of O.K. Farms Inc. some years ago. He is well known throughout the poultry industry as a recruiter, trainer and speaker. Davis has also served as a USPOULTRY photographer for the International Poultry Expo for more than 25 years, as well as served on association committees and spoken at seminar programs.  Henry Welch, Peco Foods — Welch is live production manager at Peco Foods in Gordo, Ala. After receiving his poultry science degree from Mississippi State University, Welch worked for Marshall Durbin, Perdue Farms, Cagle’s and Choctaw Maid. He has been with Peco Foods for the last 23 years.

Welch served on the Mississippi Poultry Association board of directors from 1986 to 2005 and was chairman in 1993 and 1994. He served on the USPOULTRY board of directors from 1998 to 2008 and was chairman in 2007.

Welch has long been an enthusiastic supporter of USPOULTRY programs, and he has been an active member of the association’s Poultry Production and Health

Committee for many years.

“We appreciate and value the dedication, diligence and support of this year’s Lamplighter Award winners,” said 2012 USPOULTRY Chairman Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, Ala. “They have enthusiastically dedicated themselves to contributing to the industry, and we appreciate their commitment and service.”

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•Workhorse Fred Adams Jr. receives lifetime achievement award (Continued from page 1)

ATLANTA — Fred Adams Jr., chairman emeritus of Cal-Maine Foods, was honored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association during the 2013 International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo.

A d a m s received the Harold E. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award, and accepting the prestigious award in his honor was Adams Dolph Baker, president and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods.

The Harold E. Ford Lifetime

Achievement Award is presented to an individual whose dedication and leadership through the years have far exceeded the ordinary and impacted both the poultry industry and USPOULTRY in an exemplary manner. The award is presented non-annually and when the Awards and Recognition Committee unanimously recognizes and endorses the need for occasional, unique recognition for exceptional contributions, the association noted.

“Fred is highly regarded and respected within the poultry and egg industry, and his legacy will be acknowledged for many years to come,” said James Adams, Wenger Feeds, and newly elected chairman of USPOULTRY. A U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of the University of Southern

Mississippi, Adams was employed with Ralston Purina Co. in feed sales until 1957 when he left to start his own business involving feed sales and chicken and egg production. In 1969, Adams merged his business with an egg company in California and another in Maine. The new company was named Cal-Maine Foods Inc., a publically-owned company listed on the NASDAQ Exchange (CALM) and headquartered in Jackson, Miss.

Adams served as Cal-Maine Food’s chief executive officer from the formation of the company in 1969 until October 2010. He has also served as the chairman of the National Egg Co., United Egg Producers, Mississippi Poultry Association, U. S. Egg Marketers Inc. and Egg Clearinghouse Inc.

and energy into expanding the Expo into what it is today. We are deeply appreciative of his efforts and commitment.”

“Charlie has brought an amazing synergy and creativity to the show.

But, he also stays abreast of the million little details that make such a difference for a successful trade show,” said John Starkey, president of USPOULTRY. “There is no doubt his efforts have allowed our show to continue to grow and prosper.”

After earning his bachelor of science in animal science at Cornell University, master of science in animal science at the University of Kentucky, and doctorate in animal physiology from Clemson University, Olentine worked with the National Feed Ingredients Association and with Watt Publishing for more than 24 years before joining USPOULTRY in 2004.

Olentine is in charge of all aspects of the International Poultry Expo for USPOULTRY.

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Dr. James Guy receives research excellence award ATLANTA — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation recognized Dr. James Guy, professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University, as the first recipient of the Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award.

This new award, to be given annually, is named for Dr. Charles Beard, former director of the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory and former vice president of research at USPOULTRY. The USPOULTRY Foundation Research Advisory Committee selected Guy for this prestigious award based on his exceptional work on infectious proventriculitis of broilers, a disease which causes inflammation and swelling of the proventriculus (stomach), resulting in poor growth and difficulties in processing, the group noted.

During the course of his research, Guy discovered the disease was caused by a new virus, which he characterized and named. Guy has

progressed in his research toward developing a vaccine for the disease.

“It is a distinct honor to receive the Dr. Charles Beard Award,” Guy said. “Dr. Beard has had a distinguished career of service to the U.S. and world poultry industries, and he is an exceptionally nice person. I am thrilled to have my name associated with his.”

“Dr. Guy’s research is a great example of how USPOULTRY research funds can be directed to understanding and solving an important problem for the poultry industry. The quality of Dr. Guy’s research is outstanding, and it is very fitting to see his work recognized by the Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award,” said Dr. John Glisson, director of research programs for USPOULTRY. Guy received his doctorate of veterinary medicine degree from the University of Tennessee in 1980 and a doctorate in virology from the University of Tennessee in 1984. He

joined the faculty of North Carolina State University in 1984. He is a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists and a diplomat of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. His research program has focused on important viral diseases of chickens and turkeys.

The goal of the Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award is to recognize outstanding completed research projects, funded by USPOULTRY or the USPOULTRY Foundation, which have made a significant positive impact on the poultry industry.

As the first recipient of the award, Guy received a $1,500 cash prize, as well as transportation and two nights’ accommodations to the International Production & Processing Expo. The award was presented to him during the International Poultry Scientific Forum meeting by Beard and Dr. John Smith, Fieldale Farms Corp., chairman of the USPOULTRY Foundation Research Advisory Committee.

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Inspection proposal: Separating myth & fact

By Mike Brown

Special to Poultry Times

WASHINGTON — The proposed Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection rule that USDA published almost exactly a year ago provides many unique challenges and opportunities for the chicken industry.

By way of background, USDA has been exploring the modernization of its poultry inspection system for two decades — a system that Brown was originally developed in the 1950s. The Food Safety & Inspection Service in 1997 reported that studies by the National Academy of Sciences, the General Accounting Office (now, Government Accountability Office), and USDA “have established the need for fundamental change in the meat and poultry inspection program.”

A pilot program was then put in place in 1999 in 20 chicken plants. It has since been studied, debated and reviewed in depth to assure its effectiveness as to how best modernize inspection.

Since USDA published the proposed rule one year ago, though, Mike Brown is president of the National Chicken Council with offices in Washington, D.C.

there has been a lot of misinformation about what the rule would mean for the industry, our workforce and for consumers.

One thing is certain — whether chicken plants operate under traditional inspection or choose to opt in to this voluntary, modernized inspection system, the end result is the same — rigorous food safety standards are applied to all chicken products and these products must meet or exceed these safety standards set forth by USDA in order to reach consumers.

Here’s a look at separating myths versus facts about what the proposed inspection system means for the chicken industry, for worker safety and the safety of chicken products.

For the Industry Myth: The proposal would allow plants to increase their line speeds five-fold from 35 birds per minute up to 175 chicken carcasses per minute with a single inspector on the slaughter line.

Fact: Currently, line speeds in traditional poultry plants can run up to 140 birds per minute, so the limit will increase from 140 to 175 birds per minute, not increase from 35 to 175 birds per minute.

Myth: The proposed rule would “privatize” inspection.

Fact: The chicken industry remains one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. Under the proposal and in the pilot program, USDA remains in its oversight role and USDA inspectors will still be in every plant,

looking at each carcass to ensure the safety of chicken products and providing them with the USDA seal of approval for wholesomeness. The proportion of them doing critical food safety-related tasks will actually increase.

Specifically, a USDA inspector will be stationed further down the evisceration line and just before the chiller to ensure that birds have been properly processed. The facility will now be in charge of its own quality assurance program by training sorters to remove any quality defects from carcasses thereby allowing FSIS inspectors to focus more on food safety-related parameters and not visible defects.

Myth: Should the proposal go through, chicken plants will simply “flip a light switch” and start operating under higher line speeds.

Fact: First, the new inspection system would be voluntary. Should a company opt in, implementing the new system would not be an easy process.

In fact, the implementation process will require extensive time, effort and investment. Substantial capital will be required to make the necessary changes — from equipment to personnel — within each chicken processing facility that chooses to implement the new system and production adjustments would only be made when the market dictates such.

Equipment in many chicken processing facilities is already at capacity. If a facility wants to keep its existing equipment, it still will have to retrofit the existing layout by moving lines and installing new inspector stands. If a processing facility wants to increase line speeds, it may have to invest millions of dollars to install a faster evisceration line depending on the capability of their existing equipment. If a poultry company decides to increase line speeds, it may also need to add additional lines in second processing.

With the increase in record keeping, microbiological testing and carcass sorting, more employees may be necessary. New employees may also be necessary on the evisceration line and in second processing if a fa-

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‘All chicken products . . . must meet or exceed safety standards set forth by USDA in order to reach consumers.’

Mike Brown

National Chicken Council

cility elects to increase line speeds.

All employees require extensive training and must be kept current on all practices and procedures within the plant.

A company cannot simply flip

on a switch to increase production and, as stated above, even if it could, market conditions would have to be such that increased production

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•Brown (Continued from page 4)

makes sense for that company.

For our workforce Myth: The proposed rule is likely to prove harmful for worker safety.

Fact: There is no evidence in the pilot program over the past 15 years to substantiate the assertion that increased line speeds will increase injuries. In fact, the safety record in all poultry plants has improved dramatically. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data show the industry has had a 74 percent decrease in its worker injury and illness rates since 1994.

A recent survey found plants operating at 175 birds per minute as part of the USDA pilot program are as safe for workers as traditional plants. Recordable injury rates in pilot plants were 5.6 per 100 workers in 2009 and 5.3 in 2010, com-

pared with an industry average of 6.1 per 100 workers in 2009 and 5.5 in 2010.

Myth: Studies that looked at traditional poultry plants where line speeds were 70 to 91 birds per minute, found that 59 percent of workers had definite or possible carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Increased line speeds of up to 175 birds per minute as permitted under the proposal would increase the percentage of workers with CTS and other repetitive motion injuries.

Fact: These studies actually focused on plant activities outside of the slaughtering process and thus are unrelated to the activities covered in the proposed rule.

For food safety Myth: The proposal would likely increase the rates of ‘defects’ for birds going down the processing

line, allowing each plant to decide the appropriate level of ‘defects,’ which can include blisters, bruises, scabs, feathers, bile, ingesta and a variety of poultry-specific diseases.

Fact: Science-based evidence demonstrates that there is no correlation between visible defects and foodborne illness. Additionally, under the proposed rule, industry must comply with current Readyto-Cook regulatory standards, which addresses ‘defects’ for poultry products. From a common sense viewpoint, a company would harm the marketability and demand for their product if they allowed visible ‘defects’ on their products.

Myth: A single government inspector would have only one-third of a second to examine each chicken carcass for food safety and other problems.

Fact: Currently, inspectors have two seconds to conduct a visual

New USDA Meat & Poultry Advisory Committee members named WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) for the 2012-2014 term.

Established in 1971, the 17-member NACMPI meets on food safety concerns and advises the secretary of agriculture on matters affecting federal and state inspection program activities.

It also contributes to USDA’s regulatory policy development.

“The diverse perspectives on food safety that the NACMPI members bring are invaluable to our success in ensuring the safety of the foods we eat,” said Vilsack.

“I am firmly committed to aggressively decreasing the incidence of foodborne illnesses and the support of these outstanding individuals will be instrumental in our work to protect the American people’s food supply.”

The new NACMPI members are: Dr. Carol Lorenzen, University of Missouri; Sherika Harvey, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce; Dr. John Marcy, University of Arkansas

Center of Excellence for Poultry Science; Christopher Waldrop, Consumer Federation of America; and Dr. Michael Rybolt - Hillshire Brands Co. Returning members of the committee are: Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention; Dr. Fur-Chi Chen, Tennessee State University; Nancy J. Donley, STOP Foodborne Illness Inc.; Dr. Veneranda Gapud, Process Management Consulting; Dr. Heidi Kassenborg, Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Sarah A. Klein, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Robert G. Reinhard, Hillshire Brands Co.; Dr. Craig E. Shultz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture; Dr. John Tilden, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Steve E. Warshawer, Mesa Top Farm; Dr. J. Byron Williams, Mississippi State University; and Leonard W. Winchester, public health, Seattle and King County, Washington State.

More information about the committee can be obtained at www.fsis.usda.gov/About_FSIS/NACMPI/ index.asp.

inspection. However, visual inspection is only one of several other scientifically-validated measures to protect food from contamination and to reduce bacteria levels at dozens of different points during the entire production process. While visual inspection will remain a vital part of the inspection process, it will be coupled with additional pathogen detection capabilities that are essential to ensuring a safe and wholesome chicken product.

Myth: The lack of a prescriptive testing program would prevent inspectors from holding plants accountable and ensuring that plants are testing for the most important and dangerous pathogens.

Fact: There is no science-based evidence to demonstrate that a prescriptive testing program would improve a plant’s ability to detect dangerous foodborne pathogens. The proposed rule would allow plants to

select an indicator microorganism or pathogen to test for, based on supportable scientific evidence. Working with a plant to develop testing programs and identifying control points would allow an inspector to hold a particular plant accountable to their vulnerabilities. It also would allow the inspector the flexibility to identify additional points of concern in the process as they emerge.

As of print, a final rule has yet to be published, but NCC will continue to monitor any developments and what they would mean for the industry.

It is the goal and primary focus of the chicken industry to protect our workers and to provide consumers with safe, high quality and wholesome chicken.

I’m confident this goal will continue to be reached under the traditional inspection system or the proposed modernized one.

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Consumers express increased desire for ‘farm-to-table’ NEW OXFORD, Pa. — Consumer demand for “farm-to-table” will continue to grow in 2013 if shopper behavior matches responses to new research conducted for Plainville Farms turkey and FreeBird chicken.

Shoppers said their motivation for wanting “farm-to-table” products is based on a belief that they are “fresher” (95 percent) and “healthier/ more nutritious” (90 percent).

More than 80 percent of respondents also cited “humane treatment” and “environmental factors” as important.

Furthermore more than 52 percent said they either do or will pay more for these products.

“Our research found that ‘farm-to-table’ is moving out of a niche market into the mainstream,” said Barb Quijano, vice president of Hain Pure Protein, parent company of both poultry brands. “For example, 87 percent are open to buying ‘farm-to-table’ products from a variety of retailers; so while these shoppers purchased from ‘farm outlets,’ ‘natural product retailers’ and ‘health food stores’ in 2012, they said they expect to shop at stores including Target and Price Clubs in 2013.”

About 80 percent identified “poultry,” “meat,” “dairy” and “fruits/ veggies” as important to source farm-to-table. Two-thirds of those surveyed expressed a desire for more information about how their food is grown and raised.

“We were gratified to see that our commitment to family farmers and the farm-to-table movement is in-synch with the desires of today’s consumers,” Quijano said.

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Other Business News Cal-Maine names VPs of operations JACKSON, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has announced that Kevin Lastowski and Chris Myers have both been promoted to vice president of operations.

These appointments were made effective at the Dec. 28, 2012, meeting of the company’s board of directors. Lastowski will have responsibility for all of Cal-Maine Foods’ production and processing facilities located in South Florida, and Myers will be responsible for oversight of all the company’s operations in North Florida. They will both report directly to Sherman Miller, chief operating officer of Cal-Maine Foods.

Lastowski has been employed with Cal-Maine Foods since 2001.

He most recently served as an operations manager in the company’s Dade City, Fla., operation. Previously, he served as the general manager for the company’s Bushnell and Brooksville, Fla., operations and has also held management positions at Cal-Maine Food’s Guthrie, Ky., and Bethune, S.C., operations.

Lastowski graduated from North Carolina State University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in poultry science and associate’s degrees in both agricultural pest management and agribusiness management.

Myers joined the company in 2002, and has held management positions at different locations in Florida since Cal-Maine Foods acquired these operations in 2005. He is also located in Dade City. Myers began his tenure with the company in Bethune, S.C., and later moved to assume management positions with Cal-Maine Foods in Louisburg, N.C. Myers has an associate’s degree in general agriculture from North Carolina State University.

He is a member of the board of the Florida Poultry Federation and also

serves on the Florida Animal Industry Technical Council and the Florida Emergency Poultry Disease Committee.

“We are pleased to announce these promotions and to recognize the hard work and dedication that both Kevin Lastowski and Chris Myers have shown to Cal-Maine Foods over these past years,” said Dolph Baker, chairman, president and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods. “They are very familiar with the critical aspects of our operations and bring extensive field experience to their new positions, having both served in different locations for Cal-Maine Foods. We are proud to have them join our management team, and we look forward to their valuable contributions as we continue to pursue our growth strategy.”

GNP Co. opens wellness center ST. CLOUD, Minn. — GNP Co., the Midwest’s leading chicken producer, has opened its first ever onsite health and wellness center near its Arcadia, Wis., processing facility, the company said.

With services provided to company employees and dependents covered under GNP Co.’s healthcare plan, the center is independently staffed by local provider Gundersen Lutheran to ensure patient confidentiality and professional standards, GNP added. The clinic is expected to be open 20 hours per week and offer a limited number of companypaid services and tests at no charge.

GNP said that its goal is to encourage health, wellness and early detection for its employees before illnesses escalate to become emergencies.

“Our people are our greatest asset,” said Mike Helgeson, CEO of GNP Co. “We’ve made significant

improvements to our wellness program over the past 15 years and wanted to do more. This center shows our commitment to the health and well-being of our team members and puts action behind the words of our company’s mission statement, ‘dedicated to healthy food, families and farms.”

Some improvements include company-paid smoking cessation programs, flu shots and biometric screenings in addition to opportunities like weight loss and exercise challenges, as well as health fairs.

“We realize that with busy lives and families, team members don’t always put themselves first,” Helgeson said. “While it’s taken an investment of time, money and resources to make this happen, we are confident that the investment will pay for itself through improved, overall wellness, early detection and team member satisfaction.”

The center is intended as a supplement to primary healthcare and not a replacement, the company added.

It will be staffed by a medical assistant and nurse practitioner who are qualified to administer basic tests, provide diagnoses and write prescriptions. Examples of symptoms treated at the center are similar to those handled by current “minute clinics” and include fever, cough, earache, flu, congestion, minor injuries and abrasions, strains and sprains. In the future, the company also hopes to offer more broadbased wellness education. The center brings it one step closer to doing that.

“So far, team member response has been positive,” Helgeson noted.

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experience. Not only does the center make good business sense from a long-term cost perspective, it also gives back to our team members who give so much to our company.”

More information can be obtained at www.gnpcompany.com.

Safeway surpasses cage-free egg goal PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway Inc. notes that it has furthered its commitment to animal welfare by becoming the first major grocery retailer in the U.S. to make a national commitment to Certified Humane® cage-free eggs and by surpassing its sourcing and sales goals for cagefree eggs.

In 2008, Safeway began an initiative with existing suppliers to have all Lucerne Cage-Free and O Organics shell eggs sourced from farms that are Certified Humane. In 2010, Safeway announced a goal of increasing sales of cage-free eggs from 6 percent to 12 percent of the shell egg category within two years.

Today more than 15 percent of overall egg sales in the category are cagefree eggs. In addition, the company added the Open Nature label to the Certified Humane program in 2012.

Safeway stated it will continue to expand the campaign as its customers respond to the initiative.

“Safeway’s commitment has been unique and impressive,” said Adele Douglass, founder and CEO of Humane Farm Animal Care, a nonprofit organization that developed and administers the Certified Humane labeling program for eggs, meat, dairy and poultry products.

“Safeway’s suppliers had to make the changes necessary to become certified. As a result, Safeway and its suppliers have had a major impact on improving the humane treatment of laying hens in the U.S. Safeway’s leadership is unparalleled within the retail food industry.”

Safeway’s Quality Assurance team worked with HFAC in this effort because HFAC is widely known for its comprehensive and trustwor-

thy labeling program, which carries third-party, independent certification for the O Organics and Open Nature Brands, the company said.

In order to qualify for the Certified Humane label, an egg farm must meet the following animal welfare standards:  Cages are not permitted and the housing facilities must include areas for hens to nest, dust bath, scratch and perch.  Animals have ample space, shelter and gentle handling to limit stress.  Animals must have access to ample fresh water and a healthy diet of quality feed with no animal by product.  Egg lifecycle has no added antibiotics due to hens living in more humane conditions.

“We are supporting traditional farming practices and are committed to improving the welfare of farm animals,” said John Larsen , Safeway vice president of Dairy and Refrigerated. “We will continue to work with our suppliers to offer our customers what they have shown us they want to see in our selection. We are determined to move the needle forward for progress across the business. It’s the right thing to do.”

Safeway said it will continue to work with suppliers to move forward on increasing their production of cage-free eggs and reward farmers who adopt humane practices.

U.S. Cold Storage building Dallas site VOORHEES, N.J. — United States Cold Storage has announced that it’s constructing a 5.5 million-cubic-foot, public refrigerated warehouse in Dallas, Texas.

Scheduled for completion in June, a Phase One project will include two convertible freezers (35 degrees F to -20 degrees F) and two more freezers (zero degrees F to -20F). It will replace most of USCS’ original Dallas warehouse, which was built in 1965.

“We have been operating at maximum capacity for the past several years,” said USCS Dallas General

Manager Brian Kroll. “This gives USCS the opportunity to provide even more storage space — for both existing and future customers — in an ever-growing market. Our customers’ products will be housed in a state-of-the-art warehouse with the very latest in engineering, refrigeration, lighting, warehouse management and transportation management system technologies.”

USCS Dallas handles a broad range of finished goods including soups, sauces, potatoes, pastries, ice cream and raw materials. A portion of the original facility and an adjacent Halifax Street operation will remain open, the company said.

Officials note that USCS Dallas’ new location will have six 42-pallet blast cells operating at -58 degrees F. The building also will have a temperature-controlled dock (21 doors) with site capacity for two expansions. The site has rail accessibility although rail service won’t be added until later. It is located at the intersection of Cockrell Hill Road and Interstate 30, just five miles west of downtown Dallas.

“We are virtually at the crossroads of all major highways, covering all directions coming in and out of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area,” Kroll said.

“The (carbon dioxide) cascade refrigeration system will be one of the biggest assets,” he says. “The (carbon dioxide) cascade refrigeration system will utilize hot gas defrost — in lieu of electric defrost — and this will allow the refrigeration to operate even more efficiently,” Kroll added. “The new blast freezer design also will facilitate significantly shorter freeze times and this will be a win-win for both USCS and our customers. We also will be able to provide a drop-trailer program for our customers as well as on-site route truck parking.”

More information can be obtained at www.uscold.com.

Perdue supports Big Brothers/Sisters SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue Farms has renewed its commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harri-

Business sonburg-Rockingham County, Va., through a $10,000 grant from the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the company’s charitable giving arm.

The foundation awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters a $10,000 grant in 2011.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters stands as a strong advocate in the community for creating meaningful mentor relationships with children in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County communities,” said Kenny Lambert, director of Perdue operations in Bridgewater, Va. “At Perdue, we share in their commitment to making a positive difference in the community, and we’re proud to lend our support through this Arthur W. Perdue Foundation grant.”

As an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, each year the local agency serves more youth than any other Virginia-based Big Brothers Big Sisters program, officials noted. In 2011, the chapter matched 712 children facing ad-

versity in professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with caring adults.

“We are thankful for our ongoing partnership with Perdue and the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation,” said Susan Totty, executive director of the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in Harrisonburg. “The funds they have contributed have directly supported nearly 35 matches over the past two years and will have a marked impact on our goal to help build a stronger community, one child at a time.”

Totty noted that mentors provide friendship and support to children, encouraging them to make positive choices so that they may reach their full potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters data show that children enrolled in the local program consistently experience improvements in academic performance, avoidance of risky behaviors and increased self-esteem.

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D.C. Ag Outlook Forum speakers named WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsackwill deliver the keynote address for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Managing Risk in the 21st Century,” to be held Feb. 21-22 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Va. Guest speaker for the forum is former Senator Thomas A. Daschle, currently a senior policy advisor with DLA Piper. Also speaking will be USDA Chief Economist Joseph Glauber, who will present the 2013 U.S. Economic Outlook for Agriculture.

In addition, a distinguished panel of speakers for the Feb. 21 plenary session includes: Bryan T. Durkin, chief operating officer, CME Group; David Baudler, president of Cargill AgHorizons; and Scott H. Irwin, Laurence J. Norton chairman of Agricultural Marketing, University of Illinois. Mike Adams, AgriTalk Radio host, will moderate the panel.

The forum’s dinner speaker on Feb. 21 will be Adam Sieminski, administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), addressing the, “U.S. Energy Market Outlook.”

A program schedule and registration are available at www.usda. gov/oce/forum.

On Feb. 22, Chief Economist Glauber will moderate a panel titled, “Crop Insurance: A Global Perspective.” Panelists include Yves Salmon, advisor to the CEO, Groupama SA - Paris, France; Ol-

ivier Mahul, with the World Bank Group; and John Drakeford, with Aon Benfield, an English insurance company. The discussion will focus on the role of crop insurance in risk management, reinsurance, and the changing face of the U.S. and foreign crop insurance.

Among the 25 breakout sessions are other risk-management sessions and 85 distinguished experts in the fields of international trade, forestry, conservation, transportation, energy, nutrition, local foods and food safety. The forum continues to feature the traditional USDA commodity supply and demand and food price outlooks.

Individual speakers’ topics and biographies are available at www. usda.gov/oce/forum. Plenary speeches will be webcast after 6 p.m. EST on Feb. 21, and breakout session speeches and presentations will be posted online after 6 p.m.

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Annual Meat Conf. highlights education WASHINGTON — A full slate of education sessions and workshops has been scheduled for the Annual Meat Conference to be held Feb. 24-26 at the Gaylor Opryland Resort and Conference Center in Nashville, Tenn.

“The Annual Meat Conference is the premier opportunity for meat and poultry professionals from the packer, processor and retail communities to come together to share best practices,” said American Meat Institute President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle. “The planned education ses-

sions will provide a wide range of information that attendees can apply to their day to day business.”

Pat and Gina Neely, restaurateurs and co-hosts of two popular Food Network television programs, “Down Home with the Neelys” and “Road Tasted with the Neelys,” will share their Recipe for Success in the opening general session. The Neelys know how to build a business from the bottom up and will share their secrets on how they grew an empire, turning their family restaurant into one of the most successful food brands in the South.

The Meat Conference also features nine concurrent workshops designed to provide in-depth information on hot-topics facing the industry. From food safety to crisis management to the meat department’s role in total store health, the series of workshops will be taught by a variety of industry experts.

Topics can be found at http://www. meatconference.com/ Co-sponsored by the American Meat Institute Foundation and the Food Marketing Institute, the conference attracts 800 members of the retail food and meat industries each year. It is a leading educational event focusing on meat and poultry marketing innovations, merchandising issues and consumer purchasing trends.

Associate sponsors include the American Lamb Board, Beef Checkoff, National Chicken Council, National Pork Board and National Turkey Federation.

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VIRGINIA AFIA schedules suppliers conf.

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association’s Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference will be held at the Omni

Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 13-15, 2013.

The annual conference, which offers the chance to exchange knowledge and learn about issues impacting the industry, represents one of the best opportunities to learn about the current state of the animal feed industry, providing market analyses, expert perspectives, hot topics and a host of other valuable tools, information and networking events.

The conference will feature a number of speakers including market analyst, Richard Brock, Feedstuffs publisher and editor, and Sarah Muirhead and Bruce Vincent, thirdgeneration logger and motivational speaker. The keynote on global food supply and ethanol production will be delivered by economist and futurist, Dr. Jay Lehr.

Prior to the conference, the AFIA Nutrition Committee will present Sustainable Technologies: Short Term and Long Term Opportunities on March 12, 2013, from 1-4:45 p.m. The pre-conference symposium will feature several experts, providing an overview of sustainable technologies impacting today’s farmers and ranchers, including Dr. Juan Tricarico, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy; Dr. Xinglen Lei, Cornell University; Dr. Jason Clay, World Wildlife Fund; and Dr. Judith Capper, Washington State University.

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AFIA and K-State offer HACCP course ARLINGTON — The American Feed Industry Association, along with the International Grains Program of the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University and the National Grain and Feed Association, has again partnered to offer a course on HACCP. The interactive course, held in Manhattan, Kan., is taught by a

unique blend of instructors who provide in-depth training on all aspects of the industry associated with feed manufacturing and feed safety.

Establishing a HACCP Program for the Feed Industry will be held April 1-4. The course focuses on the development of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points plan for all sectors of the feed industry, including feed mill managers, quality assurance personnel and ingredient suppliers.

K-State, in partnership with AFIA and NGFA, has held Feed Manufacturing Short Courses since 1976.

These courses are taught by a blend of individuals from K-State and within the feed and allied industries and provide in-depth training on all aspects associated with feed manufacturing.

More information can be obtained by contacting K-State’s Carlos Campabadal at 785-532-3187 or Keith Epperson, AFIA vice president of manufacturing and training, at 703-558-3568.

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Calendar Compiled by Barbara Olejnik, Associate Editor 770-718-3440 bolejnik@poultrytimes.net

FEB 12-March 1 — NORTH AMERICAN LECTURE TOUR. Contact: Alltech International, 3031 Catnip Hill Pike, Nicholasville, Ky. 40356; www.alltech.com FEB 13-16 — NTF ANNUAL CONF., Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego, Calif. Contact: National Turkey Federation, 1225 New York Ave., N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20005. Ph: 202-898-0100; info@ turkeyfed.org; www.eatturkey.com.

FEB 20-21 — NPI CONV., Norfolk Lodge & Suites, Divots Conference Center, Norfolk, Neb. Contact: Nebraska Poultry Industries Inc., University of Nebraska, 102 Mussehl Hall, P.O. Box 830721, Lincoln, Neb. 685830721; 402-472-2051; egg-turkey@uni.edu; www.nepoultry.org.

FEB 21 — TPA POULTRY SCHOOL, Ellington Agricultural Center, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: Tennessee Poultry Association, P.O. Box 1525, Shelbyville, Tenn.

37162-1525.

Ph: 931-225-1123; dbarnett@ tnpoultry.org; www.tnpoultry.org.

— AGRICULTURAL FEB 21-22 OUTLOOK FORUM, Crystal-Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Va. Contact: USDA at www.usda.gov/oce/forum.

FEB 24-26 — ANNUAL MEAT CONF., Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn.

Contact: American Meat Institute, 1150 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20036. Ph: 202-587-4200; www.meatami.com.

Federation, 4640 Spyres Way, Suite 4, Modesto, Calif. 95356.

PAh: 209-576-6355; www.cpif.org.

MAR 11-15 — AFIA SPRING COMMITTEE MTNGS./PURCHASING & INGREDIENT SUPPLIERS CONF., Omni Fort Worth Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916. Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org; www.afia.org.

— ENVIRONMENTAL MAR 12-13 MGMNT. SMNR, Marriott Hotel, New Orleans, La. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401; seminar@uspoultry. org; www.poultryegginstitute.org.

MAR 12-14 — MPF ANNUAL CONV., Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minn.

Contact: Midwest Poultry Federation, 108 Marty Drive, Buffalo, Minn. 55313.

Ph: 763-682-2171; info@midwestpoultry.com; www.midwestpoultry.com.

APR 19-21 — GPF ANNUAL SPRING MTNG., Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Buford, Ga. Contact: Georgia Poultry Federation, P.O. Box 763, Gainesville, Ga. 30503. Ph: 770-532-0473; claudette@gapf.org; www.gapf.org.

APR 22-24 — HUMAN RESOURCES SMNR., Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Fla. Mo. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge

Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770-493-9401, seminar@uspoultry. org, www.poultryegginstitute.org.

MAY 1-2 — STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT, Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel, Arlington, Va. Contact: Animal Agriculture Alliance, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916B, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703-562-1412; kjohnson@animalagalliance.org; www//animalagalliance.org.

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MAY 14-15 — AFIA BOARD MTNG., Arlington, Va. Contact: American Feed Industry Association, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 916, Arlington, Va. 22201. Ph: 703524-0810; afia@afia.org, www.afia.org.

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MAR 20-21 — FEED MILL MGMNT. SMNR, Doubletree Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, 1530 Cooledge Road, Tucker, Ga. 30084-7303, Ph: 770493-9401, seminar@uspoultry. org, www.poultryegginstitute.org.

17 — HOUSTON FEB 25-March LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO, Houston, Texas. Contact: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, P.O. Box 20070, Houston, Texas 77225-0070.

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MAR 20-21 — AEB BOARD MTNG., Chicago, Ill. Ga. Contact: American Egg Board, 1460 Renaissance Drive, Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Ph: 847-2967043; aeb@aeb.org; www.aeb.org.

MAR 12 — CPF WINTER BOARD MTNG., Piccadilly Inn, Fresno, Calif. Contact: California Poultry

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MAR 13 — CEAM ANNUAL MTNG., Saint Paul RiverCentr, St. Paul, Minn.

Contact: Chicken & Egg Association of Minnesota, 108 Marty Drive, Buffalo, Minn. 55313. Ph: 763-682-2171; info@ mnchicken.org; www.mnchicken.org.

FEB 25-27 — PEPA ANNUAL CONV., Intercontinental, Monterey, Calif.

Contact: Pacific Egg & Poultry Association, 1521 I St., Sacramento, Calif. 95814. Ph: 916-441-0801; dmurdock@cgfa.org; www.pacificegg.org.

FEB 28-March 2 — SGFA and GFGA ANNUAL CONV., Doubletree Guest Suites, Charleston, S.C. Contact: Bonnie Holloman, Southeastern Grain & Feed Association (Georgia Feed & Grain Association), P.O. Box 58220, Raleigh, N.C. 27658. Ph: 919-3340098; bonnie.holloman@yahoo.com.

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Army Corps tamps down barge worries on Mississippi The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — Efforts taken to keep a crucial stretch of the droughtstarved Mississippi River open to barge traffic should be sufficient to avert a shipping shutdown that the industry fears is imminent, Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard officials said on Jan. 4.

The corps said crews recently have made “fantastic” progress clearing treacherous bedrock from a channel about 150 miles south of St. Louis near Thebes, Ill. — the portion of the river that has grown especially worrisome to barge operators moving an array of cargo to northern states and south to the Gulf of Mexico.

Shipping groups warned that the waterway there could drop to a point — 3 feet on the river gauge — in which barge weight restrictions would have to be further tightented, effectively halting shipping.

Drafts, or the portion of each barge that is submerged, already are limited to 9 feet in the middle Mississippi. If the river gauge gets to 3 feet at Thebes, the Coast Guard may be forced to limit drafts even further. Officials with trade groups say that if drafts are restricted to 8 feet or lower, many operators will stop shipping.

National Weather Service hydrologists, as of Jan. 4, forecasted that the river at Thebes could drop to the 3-feet mark as of Jan. 10 and continue falling to 1 foot by the end of January.

“The uncertainty of this deteriorating situation for the nation’s shippers is having as much of an impact as the lack of water itself,” said Michael Toohey, president and chief executive of the Waterways Council Inc., which along with the American Waterways Operators group considers the situation dire.

Coast Guard Lt. Colin Fogarty said on Jan. 4, it’s possible that new

draft restrictions may be considered by the middle of the month, but he believes the Army Corps’ progress near Thebes and its overall stewardship of the river should make that unlikely.

As the barge industry submits, “we are absolutely facing very historic drought conditions,” Fogarty said. “But this is a long-term campaign, and we’ve won many of the battles. We all want to have the deepest, safest channel, and right now we’re accomplishing that.”

The corps echoed that sentiment.

“We believe we will deepen the channel ahead of the worst-case river stage scenario, and I remain confident that navigation will continue,” Maj. Gen. John Peabody, commander of the Army Corps’ Mississippi Valley division, said in a statement.

“Rumors of a river closure have been greatly exaggerated,” Mike Petersen, an Army Corps spokesman in St. Louis, told the Associated Press. “We’re all working for the same thing — keeping the river open.”

Addressing the river — specifically at Thebes — has been a headache for the corps for months as the nation’s worst drought in decades stubbornly persists.

The depth of the Mississippi is regulated by dams north of St. Louis, and the depth increases south of Cairo, Ill., where the Ohio River converges. But the roughly 180mile stretch from St. Louis to Cairo is approaching record lows. Experts say that if barges stop moving, billions of dollars of shipments of essentials such as corn, grain, coal and petroleum could be affected.

The trade groups renewed their call for presidential action requiring the Army Corps to increase the flow of water from an upper Missouri River dam in South Dakota. The corps cut the flow by two-thirds

in November because of drought conditions in that region, reducing the amount of Missouri River water flowing into the Mississippi.

To compensate, the corps rushed in contractors last month to clear an estimated 890 cubic yards of limestone from the river bottom near Thebes — work that Petersen said has been “working fantastically” and should be completed by the end of January, perhaps sooner.

During that work, barge traffic at that stretch has been limited to an eight-hour window each day, causing bottlenecks of up to 20 vessels and 400 barges. The Coast Guard says more than 490 vessels still have made their way through, as of Jan. 3, carrying 22,500 tons of cargo that’s enough to fill the equivalent of 425,000 tractor-trailers.

The corps also strategically has released water from at least two Midwest lakes — Iowa’s Red Rock Lake and southern Illinois’ Carlyle Lake, the latter recently accounting for two 6-inch rises in the Mississippi.

Such releases won’t impact the lakes environmentally or recreationally, Petersen said, noting that the corps routinely releases water from Carlyle into the Kaskaskia River that ultimately flows into the Mississippi.

“We judiciously use it,” he said.

“It’s just one of our tools.”

While crediting the Army Corps for having done everything it can, American Waterways Operators’ Lynn Muench said on Jan. 4, that such efforts don’t “get us out of the woods” — something she said could happen if President Barack Obama’s administration intervenes to release more water from the Missouri River.

Now given the uncertainty, she said, some shippers already have lessened their barge loads in anticipation that more draft restrictions loom.

“It’s still a mess,” she said.

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Auburn: The USPOULTRY Foundation recently awarded a $13,632 student recruiting grant to Auburn University’s Poultry Science Department. Mark Hickman, right, president and CEO of Peco Foods and a U.S. Poultry & Egg Association board member, presented the check to Dr. Don Connor, head of the Poultry Science Department at Auburn University. “The Auburn University Poultry Science Department is extremely grateful to the USPOULTRY Foundation for its support in recruiting high quality students into our program,” Connor said. “This funding will enable us to effectively publicize the outstanding educational and career opportunities that are available for poultry science majors. Our departmental mission is to develop poultry industry leaders for the future, and these funds are essential in helping us meet this mission.”

USDA reminds producers to complete ag census WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack continues to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture — the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation, USDA notes.

The 2012 Census of Agriculture will provide USDA with current information to help ensure an abundant, safe and accessible food supply for all of America. On Jan. 14, Vilsack spoke to thousands of American farmers and ranchers in Nashville, Tenn. The Census of Agriculture, said Vilsack, is one of

the most important tools for providing certainty to producers and sustaining the unlimited economic potential of rural America.

“It’s important for farmers and ranchers in America today to stand up and be counted by participating in the Census of Agriculture,” said Vilsack. “By participating in this survey, producers help provide a snapshot of the current state of agriculture in our country, which helps policymakers make better decisions about farm safety net programs and policies.”

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Super Bowl Weekend equals 1.23 billion chicken wings WASHINGTON — Chicken wings have become a staple food of Super Bowl parties in the U.S., and demand for them on menus is now at an all-time high leading up to the second biggest eating day of the year — Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 3).

Super Bowl weekend is unquestionably the biggest time of the year for wings. According to the National Chicken Council’s 2013 Wing Report, more than 1.23 billion wing portions will be consumed during Super Bowl weekend in 2013, as fans watch the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens battle for the Lombardi Trophy.

To put that into perspective, if 1.23 billion wing segments were laid end to end, they would stretch from Candlestick Park in San Francisco to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore . . . 27 times.

Super Bowl wing consumption is down about 1 percent, or 12.3 million wings, compared to last year’s numbers, but not because demand for them is declining. Quite the opposite, explains Bill Roenigk, chief economist and market analyst at the Washington, D.C.-based National Chicken Council.

“Chicken companies produced about one percent fewer birds last year, due in large part to record high corn and feed prices,” Roenigk said. “Corn makes up more than two-thirds of chicken feed and corn prices hit an all-time high in 2012, due to two reasons: last summer’s drought and pressure from a federal government requirement that mandates 40 percent of our corn crop be turned into fuel in the form of ethanol. Simply put, less corn equals higher feed costs, which means fewer birds produced.”

Only about three in 10 (35 percent) prefer bleu cheese dressing.

Adults who eat chicken wings who live in the Northeast, though, are significantly more likely to prefer bleu cheese dressing (47 percent Northeast versus 32 percent Midwest, 30 percent South and 32 percent West), while those in other parts of the country are more likely to prefer ranch dressing (65 percent Midwest, 56 percent South and 64 percent West versus 44 percent Northeast).

The data also show that nearly four in five U.S. adults (79 percent) eat chicken wings and that consumption does not vary significantly by region or gender. Women (77 percent) are just as likely as men (82 percent) to roll up their sleeves, break out the wet naps and eat a few wings.

“The data show that chicken wings are not bound by gender or geographic lines,” added the council’s Roenigk. “We also know that they are nonpartisan and politically independent. That is, there are really no extreme left wings or extreme right wings.”

Perhaps not surprisingly, among adults who eat wings, women are more likely than men to say they like to eat their wings with celery (39 percent women versus 28 percent men).

After ranch dressing at the top: 43 percent of wing lovers chose barbecue sauce as their typical snack or dipping sauce; 38 percent said hot sauce; 35 percent said bleu cheese; and 34 percent chose celery. Fewer than one in five wing lovers (8 percent) described themselves as purists who eat nothing with their wings.

Ranch vs. Bleu Cheese Almost six in 10 (57 percent) U.S. adults who eat chicken wings said they typically like to eat their wings with ranch dressing, according to a new National Chicken Council poll conducted by Harris Interactive.

Wing-onomics The vast majority of wings, especially those destined for restaurants, are disjointed, with the third joint (the thin part known as the flapper) being exported to Asian countries and the meatier first and

second joints being sold domestically. The wing is usually split into two parts — or portions or segments — known as the “drumette” and the mid-section or “flat” and sold to restaurants or retail grocery outlets.

A chicken has two wings, and chicken companies are not able to produce wings without the rest of the chicken. Therefore, the supply of wings is limited by the total number of chickens produced. When the demand for wings is stronger than the demand for other chicken parts, the price of wings will go up, as it has this past year.

The wholesale price of wings will be the most expensive ever during Super Bowl XLVII as demand rises and the supply has shrunk. Wings are also currently the highest priced part of the chicken.

Wholesale wings are currently at about $2.11 a pound (Northeast), the highest on record at the USDA, up 22 cents or 12 percent from a year earlier.

Wing prices always go up in the fourth quarter of the year as restaurants stock up for the Super Bowl and prices usually peak in January during the run-up to the big game.

But many analysts expect that demand will hold steady even after the NFL season ends.

“Demand for wings is proving more and more to be inelastic,” Roenigk added. “With the rising number of restaurants with menus dedicated to wings, the return of the NHL hockey season, the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament and then the start of grilling season, wing demand should remain hot.”

But Roenigk adds that consumers shouldn’t worry about any shortage of wings on Super Bowl Sunday or any time soon.

“The good news for consumers is that restaurants plan well in advance to ensure they have plenty of wings for the big game,” he said.

“And some restaurants are promoting boneless wings and some are offering flexible serving sizes. But if you’re planning to cook your own

wings, I wouldn’t advise being in line at the supermarket two hours before kickoff.”

Retail grocery According to Nielsen Perishables Group FreshFacts® data, both fresh and prepared wings totaled $1.6 billion in sales for the 52 weeks ending November 24, 2012, an increase of 5.4 percent compared to a year earlier.

Wing sales at grocery stores and supermarkets spike dramatically the week of the Super Bowl, but the data show that consumers also stock up the week before, too.

Consumers cooking their own wings at home can find traditional and unique chicken wing recipes on the National Chicken Council web-

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site at www.eatchicken.com. With Super Bowl XLVII being played in New Orleans, Cajun-style wings might be in order.

Foodservice/restaurants Originally on and off various fastfood menus, chicken wings have become a staple of casual dining and pizza places.

Virtually every casual dining chain offers chicken wings as an appetizer, if not also as an entrĂŠe.

Increasingly, ready-to-eat or heatand-eat wings are showing up in the delicatessen and prepared foods section of supermarkets, a growing trend. “Orders at carry-outs and restaurants for chicken wings on Super

Bowl Sunday will increase more on that day than any other winter Sunday — a 156 percent increase,� said Harry Balzer, vice president of the NPD Group, a market research firm.

Chicken is a very popular dish overall on that day . . . and it’s not just wings.

According to NPD Group data, chicken strips will also be up 43 percent over a typical winter Sunday and orders for fried chicken on the bone will be up 33 percent.

Wing-specific Wingstop, a Texas-based restaurant franchise with 550 locations, is prepping for the biggest day of the year when they expect to sauce and toss more than 6 million wings at restaurants across the country.

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Wingstop expects Super Sunday business to be up 15 percent over last year, and if Wingstop reaches its goal this will be the 13th straight year the company has set a big game sales record. “The Super Bowl is the second biggest eating holiday of the year, after Thanksgiving. With the growing demand for wings, we are gearing up for this to be our biggest year yet,� said Charlie Morrison, Wingstop president and CEO.

2013 Although America’s taste for chicken wings is no hotter than during Super Bowl weekend, the National Chicken Council estimates that overall in 2013 more than 13.25 billion chicken wings, about 3 billion pounds, will be marketed as wings (as opposed to the wings on a whole chicken, for example).

The actual number of wing portions sold is estimated to be 26.5 billion because, as noted above, the vast majority of wings are cut into two segments or portions.

This is about a 2-percent decrease from 2012, reflecting chicken production estimates for 2013.

Wing history Deep-fried chicken wings have long been a staple of Southern cooking. But the concept of cooking wings in peppery hot sauce was born in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y., when co-owner Teressa Bellissimo cooked leftover wings in hot sauce as a late-night snack for her son and his friends.

The boys liked them so much that the Bellissimos put them on the menu the next day. Served with celery slices and bleu cheese sauce, “Buffalo Wings� were an instant hit.

Dick Winger, who sold hot sauce to the bar, went on the road with Dominic Bellissimo, the owners’ son, to promote the item and sell hot sauce, and the item gradually caught on with restaurant operators around the country.

The concept hit the big time in 1990, when McDonald’s began selling Mighty Wings at some of its restaurants. KFC rolled out Hot Wings a year later, and Domino’s Pizza introduced its own wings in 1994.

They’ve remained hot ever since.

McDonald’s is back in the wing business this year, currently testing its Mighty Wings in 500 Chicagoarea locations.

Wings and football The rise of the chicken wing and its correlation to American football all had to do with timing.

Cooking the whole bird was trendy in the sixties and seventies, but in the eighties U.S. consumers started preferring boneless-skinless breast meat, and wings became an inexpensive byproduct for chicken producers.

Restaurants and bars realized they could charge low prices for the relatively inexpensive protein, and due to the spicy/salty nature of the sauce, they discovered that beer sales would go through the roof when customers ate wings.

At the same time, sports bars with multiple TVs and satellite dishes were becoming more and more common in America thanks to rapidly developing technology; and the most popular sporting event to watch with friends in bars is football.

Wings were easily shareable and affordable, a great “group food� to eat with other people, and are the perfect pairing with a pitcher of beer.

And so the relationship was born.

Yum Brands says KFC sales will fall in China The Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. has said that it expects that KFC’s sales in China will suffer due to a recent government investigation of its poultry.

The company announced in late December that the Chinese government was conducting a review of two poultry suppliers who provided chicken with unapproved levels of antibiotics to KFC. While the supplies represent a small percentage of the company’s product, the publicity did slow sales.

Yum Brands said that due to the bad publicity associated with the review, it expects a key sales measure for KFC in China will come in lower

than expected. It anticipates revenue from its stores in China open at least a year will be down 6 percent for the fourth quarter of its 2012 fiscal year, versus its prior forecast of a 4 percent decline.

Yum expects to earn $3.24 for the full fiscal year on an adjusted basis.

Analysts polled by FactSet had forecast earnings of $3.26 per share, on average.

The company said it will not comment further until it releases its full quarterly results on Feb. 4.

Yum, based in Louisville, Ky., owns the KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell chains. It is already the biggest Western fast-food chain in China as a result of massive expansion in its

big cities during recent years. The company is now planning on setting up shops in smaller cities.

The nation’s booming economy has been a boon for Yum, but with competition intensifying and economic growth slowing, Yum has hit a snag and investors fear its brands could be losing their luster. The company is also facing the pressure of rising labor and rental costs in big cities and as a result, the company said it would be more selective about expansion in such metropolitan areas.

Yum’s shares have fallen roughly 9 percent since late November when it issued its full-year forecast for 2013 and told investors that growth in China was moderating.

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Extraordinary snowfall needed to relieve drought The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — When his droughtstricken Nebraska farm was blanketed with several inches of snow, Tom Schwarz welcomed the moisture. But it wasn’t nearly enough.

He had hoped for a wet, snowy winter. Instead, he’s watched with worry as the sky spits mostly flakes that don’t stick.

“I just shudder to think what it’s going to be if we don’t get snow,” Schwarz said. “A friend told me it would take 150 inches of snow to get us back to normal precipitation.”

Despite getting some big storms in December, much of the U.S. is still desperate for relief from the nation’s longest dry spell in decades. And experts say it will take an absurd amount of snow to ease the woes of farmers and ranchers.

The same fears haunt firefighters, water utilities and many communities across the country.

Winter storms have dropped more than 15 inches of snow on parts of the Midwest and East in recent weeks. Climatologists say it would take at least 8 feet of snow — and likely far more — to return the soil to its pre-drought condition in time for spring planting. A foot of snow is roughly equal to an inch of water, depending on density.

Many areas are begging for moisture after a summer that caused wa-

ter levels to fall to near-record lows on lakes Michigan and Huron. The Mississippi River has declined so much that barge traffic south of St. Louis, Mo., could soon come to a halt. Out West, firefighters worry that a lack of snow will leave forests and fields like tinder come spring, risking a repeat of the wildfires that burned some 9.2 million acres in 2012.

Scores of cities that have already enacted water restrictions are thinking about what they will do in 2013 if heavy snows and spring rains don’t materialize.

For a while, it seemed no snow would come. Midwestern cities including Chicago, Milwaukee and Des Moines, Iowa, had their latest first snows on record. How much would it take to make things right?

“An amount nobody would wish on their worst enemy,” said David Pearson, a National Weather Service hydrologist in Omaha, Neb. “It’s so out of this world it wouldn’t make much scientific sense (to guess). It would take a record-breaking snowfall for the season to get us back on track.”

That’s why Schwarz is worried about his 750 acres near Lexington in south-central Nebraska. To save his corn last summer, he pulled water from deep wells and other sources in his irrigation district, but the alfalfa

he couldn’t irrigate died, something he’s never had happen before.

The soil was so dry he didn’t even try to sow winter wheat, a crop that’s planted in the fall and goes dormant over winter, relying on snow as a protective blanket.

“If we don’t get snow, we’d better get rain this spring or we’re done,” Schwarz said.

The 150 inches — more than 12 feet — isn’t likely to materialize.

That would be about four times the average winter snowfall in Chicago, a city famous for its storms.

Schwarz’s area usually gets about 29.5 inches of snow during the winter. As of Dec. 27, it had just 6.5 inches.

Even if a massive storm developed, the temperature would have to be right for farmers to benefit. If snow melts on frozen ground, the water will run off into rivers and streams, instead of being absorbed into the soil.

Runoff would be welcome in Sioux Falls, S.D., which was among countless communities that clamped down on water use last summer as rivers and lakes that supply power plants and households grew shallower.

South Dakota’s biggest city imposed its first water restrictions since 2003 as the Big Sioux River, which recharges its aquifers,

dropped. Homeowners were limited to watering lawns once a week.

Washing outdoor surfaces like sidewalks, driveways and parking lots was banned.

“This is the driest year in our town’s history since the early 1950s,” Mayor Mike Huether said as 2012 drew to a close.

With just 5 inches of snow and some rain so far this winter, the conservation efforts will be back in place for 2013 “unless we get one heck of a snowfall and bust this drought,” Huether said.

Western states rely on snow and ice that accumulate in the mountains during the winter for as much as 80 percent of their freshwater for the year, according to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The melting snowpack replenishes streams, rivers and reservoirs and provides water for cities and crops.

A deep snowpack can also make the wildfire season more manageable by wetting forests and fields.

Tom O’Connor, the rural fire chief in Divide, Colo., would relish that after enduring what the governor called the state’s worst wildfire season ever in 2012.

O’Connor’s volunteer department responded to more than 80 calls in June, compared with the usual 30 calls. Three-fourths of the

NCGA announces its national corn yield contest winners ST. LOUIS — Advanced production techniques, informed growing practices and improved seed varieties helped corn growers achieve high yields in the National Corn Growers Association 2012 National Corn Yield Contest. Despite a severe drought that plagued most of the Corn Belt, entrants continued to far surpass the national average corn yield, even doubling it in some circumstances.

The National Corn Yield Contest is in its 48th year and remains

NCGA’s most popular program for members, the group noted. With 8,262 entries, the 2012 NCGA National Corn Yield Contest neared the participation record set last year of 8,425 entries. Notably, 2012 still marks a trend toward higher entry rates, surpassing the previous entry record set in 2010 of 7,125 entries.

“While this contest provides individual growers a chance for goodnatured competition with their peers, it also advances farming as a whole,” said Dean Taylor, chair-

man of NCGA’s Production and Stewardship Action Team. “The techniques and practices contest winners develop provide the basis for widely used advances that help farmers across the country excel in a variety of situations, including drought. This contest highlights how innovation, from both growers and technology providers, allows us to meet the growing demand for food, feed, fuel and fiber.”

The 18 winners in six production categories had verified yields aver-

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Also, while the national average declined significantly from a projection of 146.7 bushels per acre at this time in 2011, the contest average rose by more than three bushels per acre.

While there is no overall contest winner, yields from first, second

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calls were related to wildfires.

The fires came after Colorado got one of its smallest snowpacks in years — by some accounts tying 2002 as the lowest snow buildup in the 45 years that records have been kept.

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“We could be singing a different tune this winter if a storm system cooperates,” said Dave Robinson, a Rutgers University geography professor who’s also the New Jersey state climatologist. “Sometimes you get what you wish for.”

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USDA announces microloan program MEMPHIS — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a new microloan program from USDA designed to help small and family operations, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $35,000.

The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of producers through their startup years by providing needed resources and helping to increase equity so that farmers may eventually graduate to commercial credit and expand their operations. The microloan program will also provide a less burdensome, more simplified application process in comparison to traditional farm loans.

“I have met several small and beginning farmers, returning veterans and disadvantaged producers interested in careers in farming who too often must rely on credit cards or personal loans with high interest rates to finance their startup operations,” said Vilsack. “By further expanding access to credit to those just starting to put down roots in farming, USDA continues to help grow a new generation of farmers, while ensuring the strength of an American agriculture sector that drives our economy, creates jobs, and provides the most secure and affordable food supply in the world.”

The new microloans, said Vilsack, represent how USDA continues to make year-over-year gains in expanding credit opportunities for minority, socially-disadvantaged and young and beginning farmers and ranchers across the U.S. The final rule establishing the microloan program was published in the Jan. 17 issue of the Federal Register. The interest rate for USDA’s new microloan product changes monthly and is currently

1.25 percent.

Administered through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Operating Loan Program, the new microloan program offers credit options and solutions to a variety of producers. In assessing its programs, FSA evaluated the needs of smaller farm operations and any unintended barriers to obtaining financing.

For beginning farmers and ranchers, for instance, the new microloan program offers a simplified loan application process.

In addition, for those who want to grow niche crops to sell directly to ethnic markets and farmers markets, the microloan program offers a path to obtain financing. For past FSA Rural Youth Loan recipients, the microloan program provides a bridge to successfully transition to larger-scale operations.

Since 2009, USDA has made more than 128,000 loans totaling nearly $18 billion through FSA. USDA has increased the number of loans to beginning farmers and ranchers from 11,000 loans in 2008 to 15,000 loans in 2011. More than 40 percent of USDA’s farm loans now go to beginning farmers. In addition, USDA has increased its lending to socially-disadvantaged producers by nearly 50 percent since 2008.

Producers can apply for a maximum of $35,000 to pay for initial start-up expenses such as hoop houses to extend the growing season, essential tools, irrigation, delivery vehicles and annual expenses such as seed, fertilizer, utilities, land rents, marketing and distribution expenses.

As their financing needs increase, applicants can apply for an operating loan up to the maximum amount of $300,000 or obtain financing from a commercial lender under FSA’s Guaranteed Loan Program.

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Mississippi State: The USPOULTRY Foundation recently awarded a $14,477 student recruiting grant to Mississippi State University’s Poultry Science Department. Mark Waller, left, sales and processing director for Ingram Farms and 2012 chairman of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, presented the check to Dr. Mary Beck, center, head of the Poultry Science Department at MSU. They are joined by Mark Leggett, president of the Mississippi Poultry Association. “The Poultry Science Department at Mississippi State University is very appreciative of the support from the USPOULTRY Foundation for recruiting high quality undergraduate students,” Beck said.

Waller added that, “It is important that we continue to bring in young people to study for careers in the poultry and egg industry. We know they are the future leaders of our industry, and USPOULTRY Foundation recruiting grants have an important role in encouraging these students to enroll in poultry and egg studies.”

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and third place farmers overall production categories topped out at 384.3609.

“Many of our members first joined NCGA so that they could participate in the National Corn Yield Contest and test their skills as a farmer,” said Brandon Hunnicutt, chairman of NCGA’s Grower Ser-

vices Action Team.

“While they join to gain entry, their view of the organization, and corresponding level of participation, evolves,” Hunnicutt said.

“Once a contest participant looks at our activities and achievements on behalf of all American growers, they see the value in a grassroots approach that unites the voices of corn farmers across the country to affect

change. Reluctant joiners turn into vital members, spokespeople for their industry and activate advocates of NCGA membership.”

The national and state contest winners will honored at the 2013 Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, Fla., Feb. 28-March 2.

More information can be obtained from the National Corn Growers Association at www.ncga.com.

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Agriculture is vital to North Georgia, and the world

By David B. Strickland Poultry Times Staff

dstrickland@poultrytimes.net

GAINESVILLE. Ga. — The importance of agriculture and agribusiness to Hall County and all of Georgia was emphasized recently

by Abit Massey, president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation.

Massey was the guest speaker at the 2012 Hall County Farmer Appreciation Breakfast, held during the national Farm-City Week. The breakfast was sponsored by the Hall County Cooperative Extension and the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.

Massey began by giving a brief rundown of the categories in which Hall County is a leader in the state’s agricultural industry. He noted that the county is: 10th in total farm gate value; seventh in poultry and eggs at farm level and first in poultry processing and allied industries; eighth in livestock; first in horse boarding and training; fourth in apple production; sixth in ag tourism; eighth in goats and strawberries; and 10th in grapes and blueberries.

“All of agriculture is important to this area,” he said.

Poultry Focusing specifically on poultry, Massey noted that if you take the farm value of poultry in Hall County and the counties that border, it would be larger than the statewide income for cotton (which is the state’s number two commodity behind broiler chickens).

He also added that if you then take the next ring of counties that border on those counties, which brings the number to 26 North Georgia counties, the poultry farm value of this area would be larger than the total statewide value of the next six commodities (cotton, peanuts, pecans, corn, hay and soybeans).

Not just to the local area, “poultry

and agriculture are also important to the export market,” Massey said.

“The Port of Savannah is a net export port, but if it were not for agriculture, that would not be the case.

“About 40 percent of all poultry exports of the U.S. goes through the Port of Savannah. About twothirds of this is from Georgia, with the other one-third coming in from other parts of the country.”

Food production “The growth in farming has been through innovative people within the industry, with the help of land grant institutions and departments of agriculture,” he said.

Looking at what people in the U.S. pay for food, he noted that it is approximately 6.7 percent of income, adding that only three other countries in the world are below 10 percent of income spent on food (Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada). People in Mexico and China spend more than 20 percent; in Saudi Arabia and India they spend more than 25 percent; people in Russia and Indonesia spend more than one-third; and many of the nations in the world spend more than 50 percent of their annual income on food.

“There are sad situations in many parts of the world, with 70 to 80 percent below poverty level, but it is a reminder to us of how fortunate we are to live in the U.S., and to have the advantages that we have,” Massey said.

Ethanol “In my opinion, ethanol is the largest problem facing poultry, livestock and other agriculture at this point,” he added. “In 2005, Congress passed energy legislation (the Renewable Fuel Standard) and it has brought about many expected consequences but also many unknown and unintended consequences.”

“It provided a triple whammy to the poultry industry,” Massey said.

“It specified that 12.5 billion gallons of ethanol be used for gasoline every year. It also provided a 52 cents per gallon subsidy tax credit for producers of ethanol, later reduced slightly to 45 cents. And third, it imposed a 54 cents per gallon import fee on ethanol which otherwise could have been imported into the country from Brazil and other places.”

The increase in ethanol production and the effect on corn and feed prices has had a tremendous effect on the nation’s poultry industry, he added.

“The National Chicken Council has said that from the fall of 2006 until August of this year, that the relentless rise in corn prices has cost the broiler industry $22.5 billion just in this period of time,” Massey said.

“The University of Georgia has calculated that just the increases in corn prices, added by the drought in the Midwest; it is costing the Georgia poultry industry an extra $1.4 million every day.

“It’s hard to sustain that over a long period of time; eight poultry companies have gone into bankruptcy or closed their doors over the last eight years.”

“We’re happy that in 2011 the subsidies and tax credits (for ethanol production) were eliminated,” he added. “But the mandatory use of ethanol is still in the law. We hope that . . . in the future Congress will eliminate this provision and let free enterprise operate as it should.”

Good things for ag Massey noted that per capita consumption of chicken in the U.S. is more than 80 pounds; it’s less than 30 pounds per capita around the world and this brings opportunities for additional exports.

“Georgia, if it were a country, it would be the seventh largest poultry

Photo by David B. Strickland

Farm-City breakfast: Abit Massey, president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation, was not only the guest speaker of the recent Hall County Farmer Appreciation Breakfast, but was also presented with a cake in honor of his birthday.

producer in the world,” he said.

“Those in poultry and agribusiness are innovative,” Massey added.

“We are grateful for the support from the area. It’s good to be in an area where people in the county and in the city recognize the importance of agriculture and agribusiness.

“Thanks to those of you who are on the farms, who are in agriculture and those of you who are in agribusiness who make Georgia and Hall County and America a much better place in which to live.”

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U.S. challenges Indonesia’s agriculture import restrictions WASHINGTON — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Office (USTR) has initiated World Trade Organization dispute proceedings against Indonesia by targeting Indonesia’s licensing restrictions on imports of certain animal products and horticulture. In requesting WTO consultations with Indonesia, the U.S. charged that Indonesia has created a “complex web” of import licensing requirements that appear designed to protect Indonesia’s domestic agriculture industry.

“Indonesia’s opaque and complex import licensing system affects a wide range of American agricultural exports,” U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said in announcing the WTO action on Jan. 10. “It

has become a serious impediment to U.S. agricultural exports entering Indonesia, reducing Indonesian consumers’ access to high-quality U.S. products.”

According to WTO rules, the two countries have 60 days to resolve their differences. If an agreement cannot be reached within that period, the United States will be free to request the establishment of a WTO dispute panel to rule on its complaint.

Indonesia “has long maintained a non-automatic import licensing and quota regime for beef and other animal product imports,” USTR said.

“Indonesia recently announced drastic reductions in quotas for beef and other animal product imports,

further restricting access to the Indonesian market.” Regulations adopted by Indonesia in late 2011, establishing what USTR described as strict, non-automatic import licensing requirements for horticultural products. The regulations were revised in September 2012 to include “even more onerous requirements for horticultural imports,” USTR said, with the affected products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, dried fruits and vegetables and juices.

For both animal and horticulture products an importer “must complete multiple steps” prior to receiving authorization to import into Indonesia, with the measures applied “inconsistently and unpredictably,”

the U.S. said in its complaint.

The measures violate various WTO rules, among them Article XI:1 of the WTO’s General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade prohibiting import restrictions made effective through quotas or import licenses, Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture prohibiting “discretionary import licensing” on agricultural products, and various provisions under the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures relating to the implementation of import licensing regimes, USTR said. U.S. officials raised concerns about the measures in question at a meeting with Indonesia last June under the framework of their bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agree-

ment (TIFA). In its 2012 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, USTR accused Indonesia of introducing “numerous new regulations affecting imports” in recent years, including import licensing requirements, which have “significantly (increased) the complexity of accessing the Indonesian market.”

U.S. goods and services trade with Indonesia totaled $28.5 billion in 2011. U.S. exports of agricultural products to Indonesia totaled $2.8 billion in the same year, making it the eighth largest U.S. agricultural export market. During JanuaryNovember 2012, the U.S. exported 4,775 metric tons of poultry to Indonesia with a value of $4.46 million.

Trend analysis on Tyson Foods and Smithfield Foods

NCSU grant

Special

NCSU: North Carolina State University recently received a student recruiting grant from the USPOULTRY Foundation. Dr. Mike Williams, left, interim head of the Poultry Science Department at NCSU, was presented with a $18,279 check by John Prestage, right, vice president of Prestage Farms, and a U.S. Poultry & Egg Association board member. They are joined by Bob Ford (holding check), executive director of the North Carolina Poultry Federation. “It is essential that we communicate to pre-college students the value of a degree in poultry science and the opportunities that will be available to successful graduates to help meet the growing personnel needs of this important food production industry,” Williams said.

LONDON — Companies in the meat products industry, such as Tyson Foods Inc. and Smithfield Foods Inc., closed out 2012 on a high note, as sales and earnings were solid on strong domestic and international sales. StockCall researchers have finalized their technical analysis on these two companies.

Global demand in 2013 is expected to be robust. However, a recent rise in feed costs could eat into companies’ margins. Corn prices recently jumped, following a report from the USDA regarding inventories, the company said.

The report stated that inventories as of the beginning of December were 17 percent lower than last year. The decline was in part due to increased demand for corn as livestock feed, as well as a lower yield due to the crippling drought last year.

While input costs may rise this year, companies in the industry are well positioned to increase prices alongside rising feed costs, as global demand continues to climb,

StockCall said, adding that, with the middle-class populations of Brazil, India and China all growing rapidly, demand for a protein rich diet is also increasing, which bodes well for the industry moving forward.

Tyson Foods released its earnings on Feb. 1. In its last reported quarter, the company projected that sales for fiscal 2013 would be up to close to $35 billion as a result of price inclination which in turn would be caused by a projected slump in domestic availability of protein and a surge in raw material cost, StockCall noted.

Conversely, Smithfield Foods projected improvement in its packaged meat margins for the upcoming quarter on the back of product mix and bringing more focus on its core brands, StockCall added.

It also anticipates seeing pork demand in the U.S. climb in fiscal 2013 due to elevated pork prices and a decrease in pork production worldwide.

More information can be obtained at www.stockcall.com.

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POULTRY TIMES, February 4, 2013

Gabon and Georgia strike a deal to foster ag development

By Merritt Melancon Special to Poultry Times

ATHENS, Ga. — The government of Gabon has tapped Georgia’s agricultural experts to help the central African nation develop a more self-sufficient agricultural system.

Julien Nkoghe-Bekale, Gabon’s minister of agriculture, livestock, fisheries and rural development, met recently with J. Scott Angle, dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Gary W. Black, Georgia Department of Agriculture commissioner, in Athens to formalize a working partnership between the Gabonese nation and the state of Georgia.

“We have been so impressed by the Gabonese government’s desire to increase agricultural production and agribusiness,” Angle said. “The opportunities are tremendous, and we are humbled to be asked to be a part of this very important process.

Our friendship and respect for each other grows every day, and we look forward to a relationship that will benefit both of our great countries.”

Gabon has a population of 1.6 million, sits on Africa’s Atlantic coast and imports most of its food supply.

The country currently derives most of its income from oil exports and mining, but the government is eager

to develop it agribusiness sector, according to the U.S. Department of State.

“Georgia is a success story in the agricultural sector, and Gabon has such great potential to develop its agricultural sector,” NkogheBekale said.

Agricultural products comprise 5 percent of Gabon’s gross domestic product, or GDP. The government wants to develop their agricultural sector so that it makes up 20 percent of its GDP, according to a news release posted on the official website for Gabon.

“The leadership of Gabon surveyed the world’s agricultural assets and liked what they saw here in Georgia,” Black said. “They want to build an agricultural industry in their country, which means developing the regulatory systems, research capacity and the business infrastructure similar to what we have here.

This is a natural partnership that will benefit both parties tremendously.”

Under the three-year agreement signed in November, Gabon will host Georgia agricultural scientists and outreach experts who will lend advice to help develop crops and aquaculture systems appropriate for the arid country. They will also advise the Gabonese on building a small poultry industry and developing agricultural outreach systems.

The college currently has a robust international research and outreach program with alumni, faculty and students working in China, Brazil, Haiti, West Africa and other regions of the world. The college has formal working relationships with more than 60 universities worldwide and alumni in more than 90 countries, and almost half of research and teaching faculty participate in international work.

The agreement between the Gabonese government and the college and Georgia Department of Agriculture includes provisions for a UGA-based training program for Gabonese agricultural technicians, the development of a Center for Research and Application of Agricultural Technology on land donated by the Gabonese government and the free exchange of agricultural and rural development technology and knowledge between the state and the nation.

Extension and academic faculty from the college and state officials visited Gabon in early October and hope to start working there regularly in 2013.

Merritt Melancon/UGA

Gabon ag development: Gabonese ambassador to the U.S. Michael Moussa-Adamo; University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Dean J. Scott Angle; Gabon’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock Fisheries and Rural Development Julien Nkoghe-Bekale and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black met recently in Athens, Ga., to discuss cooperation on future agricultural development projects.

Merritt Melancon is a news editor with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Consumer Corner Recipe Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs & Tortillas American Egg Board Servings: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients: 1 cup green (tomatillo) salsa 2 plum tomatoes, diced 6 corn tortillas (6-inch), halved, cut into thin strips 12 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled

Directions: Coat 12-inch nonstick skillet with ovenproof handle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add salsa and tomatoes; cook and stir two minutes. Add tortilla strips; stir to coat.

Cook one minute.

Pour eggs over mixture in skillet.

As eggs begin to set, gently pull the eggs across the pan with an inverted turner, forming large soft curds.

Continue cooking — pulling, lifting and folding eggs — until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains.

Do not stir constantly.

Sprinkle cheese over eggs. Broil six inches from heat until cheese softens, two to three minutes.  Tips: To make handle ovenproof, wrap it completely in aluminum foil.

Queso fresco is a fresh crumbly Mexican cheese. A fresh goat cheese or mild feta can be substituted.

More egg recipes may be obtained from the American Egg Board at www.incredibleegg.org.

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McDonald’s expands test flight for chicken wings The Associated Press

NEW YORK — First there were McNuggets. Then there were Chicken McBites. Now McDonald’s could be adding “Mighty Wings� to its chicken menu.

The world’s biggest hamburger chain is set to expand its test of chicken wings to Chicago, after a successful run in Atlanta last year.

The wings are expected to be sold in three, five or 10 pieces with prices likely starting at $3, according to Lynne Collier, an analyst with Sterne Agee.

A spokeswoman for McDonald’s confirmed the test in Chicago would start this week but said there weren’t any plans yet to bring the wings to other cities.

Fast-food chains typically test items in select markets before taking them national. But for McDonald’s, which has 14,000 U.S. loca-

tions, adding chicken wings to the permanent lineup could be tricky.

Cost of wings Prices for chicken wings have been climbing over the past year, reflecting an increase in the number of restaurants serving them, said David Harvey, an agriculture economist who specializes in poultry and eggs at USDA. In December, the cost of wings in the wholesale market in the Northeast was 26 percent higher than a year ago. Wings sold for $1.90 a pound that month, compared with $1.30 a pound for boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

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Americans say food production headed in right direction CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Americans increasingly believe food production is heading in the right direction, according to findings of a recent study released by the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA).

However, the survey also found Americans still have widespread misperceptions about how food is grown and raised.

According to the survey report, 53 percent of Americans believe food production is heading in the right direction — an increase from the 48 percent who believed the same in a benchmark 2011 USFRA survey. Yet, the survey reveals a gap between how Americans feel about their food and what they really know about their food. More than one in four Americans (27 percent) admits they often are confused about the food they are purchasing.

Nearly two-thirds (66 percent) do not believe that 95 percent of all U.S. farms are, in fact, family owned. While two-thirds of Americans (66 percent) correctly believe that pesticide use decreased from 956 million pounds in 1999 to 877

million pounds in 2007.

In addition to perceptions on food production, the survey also found what and who influences purchasing decisions by U.S. consumers, whether at the grocery store or while dining out.

The survey found the following:  More than one in four Americans admits they are often confused about the food they are purchasing (27 percent).  Three in five Americans would like to know more about how food is grown and raised, but do not feel they have the time or money to prioritize (59 percent).  Young adults (18-29 years old) are more likely than any other age group to say they are often confused about food purchases (38 percent).  Consumers are more likely to report that how food is grown and raised will impact their purchase decision in the grocery store than impact their decisions when dining out (86 percent versus 76 percent).  When it comes to purchasing groceries, consumers prioritize cost (47 percent), quality (43 percent),

and healthiness or nutrition (21 percent).  Dads are 16 points more likely than moms to prioritize quality (53 percent versus 37 percent), while moms are more likely than dads to prioritize healthiness or nutrition (31 percent versus 20 percent).  When it comes to dining out, consumers prioritize quality (48 percent), cost (42 percent), and taste (38 percent).  While consumers want to learn about organic farming and ranching (27 percent), nearly all report that it is most important that there are healthy choices available, even if they are not organic or local options (91 percent).  While doctors and nutritionists influence Americans most regarding their opinion of food overall (73 percent), only 31 percent report their doctor influences their decision to buy types of foods based on how they are grown and raised.  However, when given a broad list of options ranging from their doctor to their grocer, consumers said they are more likely to be influenced by their spouse or partner

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The exhibits, spread out over 420,000 square feet in two Georgia World Congress Center halls, opened at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, and have seen a constant flow of visitors. The IPPE closes Jan. 31, at 3 p.m.

Visitors to the IPPE have not only taken in the expanded trade show, but have also had the opportunity to participate in numerous educational sessions provided by the three sponsors.

Additionally, various organizations have used the opportunity

of the Expo to schedule business, board and committee meetings for their associations.

“The expanded education program offered at this year’s IPPE further enhances the value of the show for our attendees,” Starkey noted.

“In addition, four major trade organizations — USPOULTRY, AMI, UEP (United Egg Producers) and NCC (National Chicken Council) — have board meetings during the Expo, ensuring exhibitors that top decision makers are at the Expo.”

“IPPE has established itself as the premier annual feed and protein event of the western hemisphere,” Starkey declared.

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dition of IME to the Expo provides a more diverse event for attendees and exhibitors. It also provides a benefit to our exhibitors and members who produce or exhibit across multiple protein sectors.”

Companies provided exhibits that covered the full range of providing a product to the customer — from farm production to the processor to packaging and through transportation to the distribution center or retail store.

Additional exhibits provided information on products to aid companies in their business operations

when making purchasing decisions (51 percent).  One in 10 consumers says they would rather not pay attention to how their food is grown and raised, and instead, just enjoy it, while 40 percent report they do not pay attention.  While only one in five consumers overall strongly agree that knowing a lot about food has become a social status symbol (21 percent), 30 percent of consumers in lower to middle income households (less than $50,000 annual income) say food knowledge is a status symbol.  Lower income households are particularly likely to say they would like to know more, but do not have the time or money to do so (68 percent among households with less than $30,000 annual income).  The survey found that 51 percent of farmers and ranchers would like to see more emphasis on communication with consumers and customers, and half of consumers (50

percent) think farmers and ranchers are missing from the media conversation around food these days.  Three-quarters of farmers and ranchers believe that the average consumer has very little to no knowledge about food production in general in the United States (76 percent), and only 47 percent of consumers have visited a farm or ranch in the past year.  Nearly three out of five farmers and ranchers believe consumers have an inaccurate perception of modern farming and ranching (59 percent).  Consumers overall (84 percent) believe that farmers and ranchers in America are committed to improving how food is grown and raised.

The survey of 1,250 consumers nationwide was conducted Oct. 22-28 via telephone interview by Braun Research; and, 501 farmers and ranchers nationwide were also surveyed.

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Markets Compiled by David B. Strickland, Editor 770-718-3442 dstrickland@poultrytimes.net

Nat’l. Broiler Market:

and foodservice demand was light to moderate following the holiday weekend as dealers assessed the market. Offerings were light to heavy, mostly light to moderate for current trade needs. Floor stocks were mixed, ranging light to heavy.

(Jan. 22): Whole broiler/fryer prices were steady to weak in all areas. Retail

Market activity was slow to moderate for early week business. In the parts structure, movement was light to moderate with many noted issues with truck availability for the West Coast (trucks can’t find backhauls), new trucking inspection regulations and added cost. Prices were trending firm to higher for wings and whole breasts, steady to at least steady for the balance of items.

Supplies of wings were in close balance with premiums noted; whole breasts were light to moderate and clearing well. Other items were sufficient. Market activity was slow to active. In production areas, live supplies were moderate; weights were mixed, but noted as mostly desirable.

F owl: Jan. 18: Live spent heavy fowl

Final prices at Farm Buyer Loading (per pound): range 10-22¢

P arts: Georgia:

The f.o.b. dock quoted prices on ice-pack parts based on truckload and pool truckload lots for the week of Jan. 22 line run tenders $1.90; skinless/boneless breasts $1.65; whole breasts $1.05; boneless/skinless thigh meat $1.37½; thighs 73½¢; drumsticks 72½¢; leg quarters 54¢; wings $1.99.

N ational Slaughter: Broiler: Estimated slaugh-

The following chart provides an annual high and a comparison of recent activity of major poultry company stocks.

USDA Shell Eggs AMS weekly combined region shell egg prices Average prices on sales to volume buyers, Grade A or better, White eggs in cartons, delivered warehouse, cents per dozen.

Annual High

Cal-Maine 47.66 Campbell Soup 37.16 ConAgra 31.96 Hormel 34.94 Pilgrim’s Pride 8.90 Sanderson Farms 55.87 Seaboard 2736.00 Tyson 22.17

Jan. 15

Estimate: The estimated number of broilerfryers available for slaughter the week ending Jan. 26 is 146.4 million head, notes USDA.

Broiler/Fryer Report

Industry Stock Report

Company

ter for week ending Jan. 19 is 155,147,000.

Actual slaughter for the week ending Jan. 12 was 152,066,000.

Heavy-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Jan. 19 is 1,583,000.

Actual slaughter for the week ending Jan. 12 was 1,600,000.

Light-type hen: Estimated slaughter for the week ending Jan. 19 is 2,102,000. Actual slaughter for the week ending Jan. 12 was 1,667,000.

Total: Week of Jan. 19: 158,832,000.

Week of Jan. 12: 155,333,000.

Jan. 22

41.08 41.70 35.66 36.44 31.07 31.94 34.45 34.88 8.39 8.71 48.40 49.07 2520.00 2554.31 20.41 22.15

Jan. 18

Extra Large Regions: Northeast 112.50 Southeast 117.50 Midwest 106.50 South Central 117.50 Combined 113.65

Large

Medium

110.00 115.50 104.50 115.50 111.53

97.00 95.00 85.50 95.50 93.30

Computed from simple weekly averages weighted by regional area populations

Grain Prices

USDA National Composite Weighted Average For week of: Jan. 18 For week of: Jan. 11

Majority (whole body) Jan. 18 Eastern Region: 98¢--$1.05 New York: $1.00--$1.05 Central Region: 89¢--98¢ Chicago: 89¢--98¢ Western Region: 98¢--$1.08 Los Angeles: 98¢--$1.08 Negotiated prices in trucklot and less-than-trucklot quantities of ready-to-cook whole body broiler/fryers delivered to first receivers; prices in cents per pound.

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OHIO COUNTRY ELEV. Jan. 10 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 No. 2 Yellow Corn/bu. $7.14 $7.48 $7.52 Soybeans/bu. $13.92 $14.24 $14.35 (Courtesy: Prospect Farmers Exchange, Prospect, Ohio)

(Courtesy: A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc.)

101.23¢ 103.81¢

Weighted avg. prices for frozen whole young turkeys Weighted average (cents/lb.) F.O.B. shipper dock

Broiler Eggs Set/Chicks Placed in 19 States

Ala Ark

Ca,Tn,Wv

Del Fla Ga Ky La Md Miss Mo. N.C. Okla Pa S.C. Tex Va

19 States Total Prev. year % Prev. yr.

EGGS SET (Thousands)

CHICKS PLACED (Thousands)

Dec. 22

Dec. 29

Jan. 5

Jan. 12

Dec. 22

Dec. 29

Jan. 5

Jan. 12

27,872 21,622 10,567 3,414 1,353 32,632 7,707 3,304 7,153 16,822 7,898 19,978 6,851 3,897 5,462 14,028 6,490

27,873 21,742 10,280 3,411 1,350 32,233 7,352 3,288 7,067 16,719 7,932 19,765 6,936 3,853 5,463 14,043 6,264

28,185 21,748 10,514 3,414 1,351 32,580 7,579 3,258 7,212 16,549 7,995 19,937 6,935 3,821 4,879 14,377 6,363

28,021 22,011 10,239 3,415 1,348 31,600 7,499 3,273 7,215 17,073 7,997 19,898 6,929 4,052 5,264 14,451 6,342

21,399 19,753 11,508 3,817 1,304 27,620 5,574 2,958 6,137 14,871 5,589 15,819 5,334 3,035 4,763 12,438 5,147

21,054 19,236 9,375 3,727 725 25,480 5,798 2,937 7,048 15,027 5,589 15,647 4,523 2,908 4,128 11,640 4,346

21,164 21,225 9,743 4,181 1,226 27,209 6,125 2,966 5,860 14,757 5,484 16,076 3,579 3,140 3,779 11,966 4,954

21,115 20,363 10,212 4,566 1,399 26,776 6,359 2,958 6,096 14,513 5,382 15,890 4,051 3,214 4,899 11,919 4,835

197,050 195,380

195,571 192,967

196,697 193,220

196,627 193,079

167,066 162,753

159,188 162,444

163,434 161,868

164,547 162,550

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102

102

103

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1/Current week as percent of same week last year.

National

Week ending Jan. 18 Hens (8-16 lbs.)

98.00 Toms (16-24 lbs.)

95.50 Week ending Jan. 11 Hens (8-16 lbs.)

Toms (16-24 lbs.)

95.23 95.22

Last year 98.04 97.14 Dec. avg.

99.08 100.36

Egg Markets USDA quotations New York cartoned del. store-door: Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Extra large, up 14¢ $1.20--$1.24 $1.34--$1.38 Large, up 14¢ $1.18--$1.22 $1.32--$1.36 Medium, up 8¢ $1.03--$1.07 $1.11--$1.15 Southeast Regional del. warehouse: Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Extra large, up 5¢ $1.14½--$1.31 $1.19½--$1.34 Large, up 2½¢ $1.13--$1.30 $1.15½--$1.33 Medium, up 1½¢ 92½¢--$1.10 94¢--$1.10

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AMERICAN EGG BOARD HOTLINE AEB Hotline appears regularly in Poultry Times and provides an update on programs and services provided for egg producers by the American Egg Board. Details on any item mentioned may be obtained by contacting AEB at 1460 Renaissance Dr., Park Ridge, Ill. 60068. Phone: 847296-7043.  To celebrate the holiday season, AEB offered two coupons via Facebook. As with previous coupons, the offer was for 55 cents off two dozen eggs.

AEB always sees an incredible interest in coupons. The first offer launched a week prior to Thanksgiving, and during the promotion, the page gained 21,287 new fans (421,643 total) and nearly 60,000 coupons were printed. The second offer launched on Dec. 13, and so far, there have been more than 38,000 coupons printed, and AEB has gained more than 11,000 fans, putting us at a total of 432,878 fans.  America’s egg farmers delivered a hot egg breakfast to hundreds of people in need on Staten Island, in an effort to help feed the families still affected

by Superstorm Sandy. Through a generous donation of liquid egg product by egg farmer Elliot Gibber of Deb-El Food Products, and a partnership with Food Freaks, a Brooklyn-based food cart, AEB reached hundreds of residents, national guardsmen, police and volunteers by Midland Beach with a hot breakfast and sent many home with cartons of liquid eggs to help feed

their families and neighbors.  The North Carolina Egg Association helped the fans of the NFL Carolina Panthers kick off their tailgating season with an Incredible! Egg Breakfast. Egg farmers from across North Carolina and their families joined together to cook and wrap 1,500 scrambled egg sandwiches. The event, held in Charlotte, N.C., was promoted on the official Carolina Panther radio station and sister station for two weeks prior to the event.  The Incredible Edible Egg Jingle proved to be a smashing hit with audiences both familiar with and new to the catchy tune.

Key highlights include:  79,100 Facebook fans gained  5,725 farmer video views on YouTube  13,855 likes, 1,929 shares, 1,746 comments and 6.7 million impressions of the farmer video on Facebook, making it the most popular Facebook post to date  41 Jingle Contest Entries  7 million traditional media impressions (270 total media placements including press release pick-up)  In November, AEB’s Discovery Be a Good Egg Contest concluded with 23,943 total entries, nearly 4,000 entries over goal! Discovery received entries from all 50 states. AEB is working with Discovery to certify the winners and will share final winner info as soon as possible. The Good Egg Project: Education Station website received 105,832 total page views, and the contest website received 263,213 total page views.

Five IPE exhibitors recognized for long-term exhibiting tenure ATLANTA — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association recognized five companies that have been exhibiting for 50 or more years at the International Poultry Expo.

Held during the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo, James Adams, Wenger Feeds, Rheems, Pa, the newly elected chairman of USPOULTRY, presented plaques to each company in acknowledgment of their long-term exhibiting tenure.  60 years: Aviagen and Watt were recognized for 60 years of exhibiting at IPE.  55 years: Lyon Technologies Inc. and Kuhl Corp. were recognized for 55 year at IPE  50 years: Elanco Animal Health was recognized for 50 years of exhibiting at IPE. “Your support of the International Poultry Expo has allowed the poultry industry to grow and advance, as we have directly invested show revenues back into the industry. We thank you sincerely for your continued support,” Adams said.

Index of Advertisers Acme, 12D......................................................................................................................................................... 918-682-7791; www.acmeag.com Agrifan, 2........................................................................................................................................................ 800-236-7080; www.envirofan.com American Proteins, 12I................................................................................................................................................www.americanproteins.com Big Dutchman, Cover C.......................................................................................................................... 616-392-5981; www.bigdutchman.com Brown Bear, 12B................................................................................................................................................................................641-322-4220 CID Lines, 12B............................................................................................................................................................................www.cidlines.com Eagan, 12H.....................................................................................................................................................870-878-6805; www.eaganmfg.com Farm Alarm, 12J............................................................................................................................................800-407-5455; www.farmalarm.com Flame, 12J.......................................................................................................................................... 800-255-2469; www.flameengineering.com FoodCraft, 12H...................................................................................................................................................................................800-344-2413 Frost Links, Cover III.........................................................................................................................................................................616-785-9430 Gasolec, 12B.......................................................................................................................................................................................800-628-4588 Grassworx, 12F............................................................................................................................................................................ grassworxllc.com IPS- Carefree Enzymes, 9....................................................................................................................262-878-3899; www.naturesenzymes.com Koechner, 12H............................................................................................................................................660-433-2178; www.turkeycoops.com Lanier Cold Storage, Cover B............................................................................................................770-869-7100; www.laniercoldstorage.com Lee Energy, Cover D.................................................................................................................................................www.leeenergysolutions.com Lubing, 12A........................................................................................................................................................................................423-709-1000 Ludell Mfg., 24............................................................................................................................................... 414-476-9934; www.ludellmfg.com McNeeley Plastics, 14........................................................................................................................................................................800-433-8407 Merck Animal Health, 12E.................................................................................................................................................... www.ihc-poultry.com Motomco, 12K............................................................................................................................................... 800-237-6843; www.motomco.com Nutriad, 11.......................................................................................................................................................... 847-214-4860; www.nutriad.com Once Innovations, 12D........................................................................................................................ 763-381-5621; www.onceinnovations.com Port-A- Kuul, 12I............................................................................................................................................. 800-231-9940; www.kuulpads.com Preserve, Cover II...............................................................................................................................................................................800-995-1607 Pro Tech, 5................................................................................................................................................... 800-438-1707; www.pro-techinc.com Reeves, Cover A........................................................................................................................................888-854-5221; www.reevessupply.com Rose Acre Farms, 3........................................................................................................................................................... www.roseacrefarms.com Scrivner Equipment, 15......................................................................................................................................................................800-653-4165 Smithway, 12B...................................................................................................................................................................................828-628-1756 Southwestern Sales, Cover IV............................................................................................................................800-636-1975; www.swsales.com Star Labs, 12J....................................................................................................................................................800-894-5396; www.primalac.com Taylor Power, 21.........................................................................................................................................800-367-7639; www.taylor power.com U.S. Cold Storage, 12L......................................................................................................................................................www.uscoldstorage.com United Soybean, 12C......................................................................................................................................................... www.unitedsoybean.org Weigh Tech, 12D...................................................................................................................................... 800-457-3720; www.weightechinc.com Wells Fargo, 12G................................................................................................................................................................................312-781-0726

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King’s Delight recalls frozen chicken nugget product WASHINGTON — King’s Delight, Gainesville, Ga., is recalling approximately 1,572 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets labeled as gluten-free because they contain wheat, a known allergen that is not declared on the label, USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service announced.

The product subject to recall includes: 8-ounce cartons of “APPLEGATE® Naturals Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets.”

The establishment number “P2617” can be found printed on the side of each carton. The products were packaged on Sept. 19, 2012.

The lot number “210864” and the best before date “08/28/13” are printed on each carton’s side panel.

The UPC code “25317-00556” is printed on the back of each carton.

The products were distributed to retail stores in Indiana, Maryland, Oregon and Washington. Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the store for a full refund.

The company notified FSIS of the problem after a consumer familiar with the product noted a color difference. Upon investigation, it was determined that chicken nuggets containing wheat were mislabeled on Sept. 19, 2012.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of this product.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact Gerry Clarkson, Applegate consumer affairs specialist, at 800-587-5858.

Photo by David B. Strickland

USPOULTRY 2013 officers: New officers of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association were elected at the group’s annual meeting Jan. 28, in conjunction with the International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, Ga. The 2013 officers are, left to right, Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, immediate past chairman; Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms, vice chairman; James Adams, Wenger Feeds, chairman; Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods, treasurer; and Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, secretary.

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Vice chairman Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms, Oakwood, Ga., is the new vice chairman. A native of Georgia, he received his bachelor of science in engineering from the University of Georgia. Maddox joined Wayne Farms in 1974 and has worked in a number of management positions within the company.

He is currently president and CEO of Wayne Farms.

In addition, he is a past chairman of the National Chicken Council and the Georgia Improvement Association and a past president of the Georgia Poultry Federation and the Georgia Poultry Processors Federation.

Treasurer Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods, Jackson, Miss., was named treasurer. A native of Mississippi, he received his bachelor of science degree in poultry science from Mississippi State University.

Miller joined Cal-Maine Foods in 1997 where he worked in a variety of positions.

He is currently chief operating officer for Cal-Maine Foods.

Secretary Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, West Liberty, Iowa, was named secretary. A native of Iowa, he received his bachelor of arts degree in economics from St. Olaf College.

He was instrumental in the founding of West Liberty Foods, a farmerowned company, in 1996.

He is currently chairman of West Liberty Foods, as well as president of Circle Hill Farms. In addition, he is a past chairman of the National Turkey Federation.

Past chairman Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, Ala., is immediate past chairman. Waller has a bachelor of science degree in poultry science at Mississippi State University. Prior to joining Ingram in 1998, he was with Tyson Foods for 19 years, serving as plant manager and complex manager.

Waller is now sales and processing director for Ingram Farms. He is a past president of the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association.

Board of directors Serving on the board of directors of USPOULTRY will be: Brian Barrett, Feather Crest Farms, Bryan, Texas; Bill Bradley, CCF Brands, Rogers, Ark.; Lyman Campbell, Koch Foods of Alabama LLC, Montgomery, Ala.; Gary Cooper, Cooper Farms, Oakwood, Ohio; Alan Duncan, Mountaire Farms, Little Rock, Ark.; Charles George, George’s, Springdale, Ark.; Lester Gray, Perdue, Salisbury, Md.; Tom Hensley, Fieldale Farms, Baldwin, Ga.; Mark Hickman, Peco Foods, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Greg Hinton, Rose Acre Farms, Seymour, Ind.; Jay Houchin, Farbest Farms Inc., Jasper, Ind.; Richard King, Foster Farms, Livingston, Calif.; Dr. Kenton Kreager, Hy-Line International, Dallas Center, Iowa; Pete Martin, Mar-Jac Poultry, Gainesville, Ga.; Bill Morris, Morris & Associates, Garner, N.C.; Wes Morris, Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark.; Jerry Moye, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, Ark.; John Prestage, Prestage Farms, Clinton, N.C.; Walt Shafer, Pilgrim’s Corp., Pittsburg, Texas; and Rick Van Puffelen, Chore-Time Equipment, Milford, Ind.

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