The 4% dip represents the first decline in 48 months of year-over-year increases.

Chickens placed for meat production increases 2%.

Poults hatched tumble 15%

No recall was associated with the suspension of producer license.

The new system designed to work in an industry setting.

The Koch family works together to keep their family turkey farm going strong.

Trade barriers cost top $1 billion

Emerging markets such as India and Brazil have steadily increased their beef consumption

The virus causes severe diarrhea, vomiting and severe dehydration in pigs, and can be fatal.

Since 2011, live cattle exports to Russia from Idaho, Montana and other states in the US have exploded and show no signs of slowing down.