OVERVIEW: Tyson Foods (nyse: TSN - news - people ), the world's largest meat company, struggled with rising corn costs throughout the quarter as demand for ethanol continued to push prices higher. The producer also said it plans to sell two Alabama plants to Koch Foods inc. as part of an effort to lower its production of fresh poultry. Despite the costs, the meat producer unveiled a new $45 million research and development center in March with test kitchens and tasting booths to help the...

Team members in more than 50 communities, including many in Siouxland, raisedfunds through cooking events and sales of a specially produced cookbook featuring recipes from the kitchens of Tyson team members. Since 2000, the company has donated more than $3 million and 42 million pounds of chicken, beef and pork products to more than 400 hunger-relief agencies nationwide. The campaign is an annual fundraising effort by Tyson team members coordinated with the national non-profit organization...

For years, the federal Food and Drug Administration knew about contamination problems on California spinach farms and at a Georgia peanut butter processor that sickened at least 600 people and caused at least three deaths, according to agency documents and interviews obtained by the Washington Post. For years, the federal Food and Drug Administration knew about contamination problems on California spinach farms and at a Georgia peanut butter processor that sickened at least 600 people and...

Congress is crafting the 2007 farm bill, legislation with the potential to force fundamental changes in the way farmers and ranchers conduct business. Although he's trying to get the rest of his spring crop planted, you won't hear any under-his-breath complaints about the muddy fields created by Thursday's drenching rain. Baucus says he supports that plan and an increase in the target price for wheat, a benchmark that triggers programs designed to provide a safety net for producers when...

Prayers, songs, games, and a retelling of the Biblical story of Exodus precede a multi-course meal that can include hard-boiled eggs, gefilte fish, matzoh ball soup; a main course of brisket, fish, chicken or lamb; and special desserts like sponge cake and flourless tortes. Flexibility, forgiving recipes and advance preparation are the keys to a successful seder - or any other feast where you have numerous guests, multiple courses and you can t be certain when the food will be served....