Poultry Talks Resume Today

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson and representatives from eight poultry companies plan to resume talks today in Tulsa regarding water quality and poultry litter issues.

Representatives of farmers will be allowed to participate in informational sessions prior to negotiations, said Charlie Price, a spokesman for Edmondson's office. Talks are planned for today and Wednesday.

Price said Edmondson still hopes to avoid a lengthy court battle.

The lawsuit names poultry companies, including the world's largest poultry company, Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale, and six subsidiaries of those companies.

Source: nwaonline.net

19 July 2005