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Newly-drafted USDA regulations aimed at protecting public health may make poultry safer to eat, but there's a trade-off that puts worker health and safety on the line.

Donald J. Tyson, former president and CEO of Tyson foods, died on Thursday from complications related to cancer. He was 80. Known for his simple demeanor and unassuming clothing, Tyson's outward appearance belied a brutal, take-no-prisoners approach to business.

Investment banks and chicken slaughterhouses don't have much in common, but evidently they both aren't the easiest places for women to make a living, based on the gender discrimination lawsuits filed against Goldman Sachs and Tyson Foods this week.

Tyson Foods's profit will continue to increase as the biggest U.S. meat processor will benefit further from little-changed overall protein supply as well as an expected reduction of its own debt.

Hoping to stop more small ranches from failing, the Obama administration has proposed a new antitrust rule. But ranchers are divided about whether it will help or hurt them. At a workshop Friday, some argued the rule could end up reducing their earnings.

Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) reported quarterly earnings per share of 65 cents, up from 35 cents per share a year earlier. Tyson Foods reported sales of $7.4 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, up 11.6% from a year ago, the company said in a statement. "This was a fantastic quarter for...

Tyson Foods is mailing out free booklets on giving thanks at dinner. Just click here to fill out the form.According to Tyson, "This unique booklet is designed to help you discover (or rediscover) the joy and power of saying a word of thanks at mealtime. It's a wonderful way to...