April 1 2011 Archives - Washington Report

USDA Reports Will Cause Market to Buy More Corn Acres, Analysts Say

On April 1, 2011, in Feed Grain Market, by Maggie Ernst

USDA’s report on quarterly grain stocks coupled with the department’s prospective plantings report, both issued yesterday, will most likely result in higher corn prices over the next two months as the market tries to signal that more acres will need to be planted to corn this spring, according to a cross-section reading of reports from several agricultural commodity analysts.

NCC and USPOULTRY to Educate Food Media at Seminar on Chicken

On April 1, 2011, in NCC Programs, by Maggie Ernst

The National Chicken Council and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) will educate more than 50 of the nation’s top food editors, writers, broadcasters, and bloggers about the role and value of chicken in the American diet during a Food Media Seminar Sunday through Tuesday in Charleston, South Carolina.

Obama Pledges Support for Biofuels to Help Reduce Oil Dependence

On April 1, 2011, in Government News, by Maggie Ernst

President Obama reiterated his support of ethanol and biofuels this week, promising support for production facilities and distribution infrastructure, but he also called for unspecified reform of the tax incentives that support the industry.

No Deal Reached Yet on Budget; Government Shutdown Still Possible

On April 1, 2011, in Government News, by Maggie Ernst

The clock continues to tick as a possible government shutdown looms, but still no deal has been reached on Capitol Hill on a budget compromise.

Court Rejects Donning and Doffing Claims Against House of Raeford

On April 1, 2011, in Legal Matters, by Maggie Ernst

A U.S. District Court in Louisiana awarded this week a summary judgment to House of Raeford in a donning and doffing case involving multiple union and non-union plants.

Technology is Essential to Feeding the World, Elanco’s Simmons Says

On April 1, 2011, in Allied Members, by Maggie Ernst

Modern technology enhances food production and is essential to the task of feeding a world population that is expected to hit nine billion by 2050, according to Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco.

NCC Chicken Marketing Seminar to be Held July 17-19 in Lake Tahoe

On April 1, 2011, in NCC Programs, by Maggie Ernst

The National Chicken Council’s Chicken Marketing Seminar will be held July 17-19 in Lake Tahoe, California.

USPOULTRY’s 2012 IPE Dates Changing to Allow More Education

On April 1, 2011, in Uncategorized, by Maggie Ernst

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has announced that 2012 International Poultry Exposition (IPE), co-located with the International Feed Expo, is moving to a Tuesday-Thursday format.

OSHA to Hold Teleconferences on MSD Reporting Rule

On April 1, 2011, in Government News, by Maggie Ernst

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced it will hold a series of three teleconferences to reach out to the small business community for their input on the agency’s proposed musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) rule.

Japan Bans Poultry From Missouri

On April 1, 2011, in International Trade, by Maggie Ernst

The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has imposed a ban on all poultry and egg products produced, processed, or slaughtered in Missouri on or after February 28.

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USDA Reports Will Cause Market to Buy More Corn Acres, Analysts Say

NCC and USPOULTRY to Educate Food Media at Seminar on Chicken

Obama Pledges Support for Biofuels to Help Reduce Oil Dependence

No Deal Reached Yet on Budget; Government Shutdown Still Possible

Court Rejects Donning and Doffing Claims Against House of Raeford

Technology is Essential to Feeding the World, Elanco’s Simmons Says

NCC Chicken Marketing Seminar to be Held July 17-19 in Lake Tahoe

USPOULTRY’s 2012 IPE Dates Changing to Allow More Education

OSHA to Hold Teleconferences on MSD Reporting Rule

Japan Bans Poultry From Missouri

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