December 2 2011 Archives - Washington Report

Nationwide Rail Strike Avoided, Perhaps Indefinitely

On December 2, 2011, in Transportation Issues

Two labor unions that had been holding out from reaching an agreement with railroads came to a tentative settlement with major railroads last night.

Poultry Industry Illness and Injury Rates Remain Low: Decreases 74 Percent in Last 16 Years

On December 2, 2011, in Worker Safety and Health

The incidence of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in the poultry sector, which includes slaughter and processing, continues to remain low, according to the 2010 injury and illness report recently released by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

NAS Publishes Report on Release of Establishment-Specific FSIS Data: Poultry Industry Expresses Concerns

On December 2, 2011, in Food Safety

A committee of the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies of Sciences released a report Wednesday entitled “The Potential Consequences of Public Release of Food Safety and Inspection Service Establishment-Specific Data,” recommending that FSIS publicly release establishment-specific food-safety information.

Maker of Ethanol Enzymes Says Industry Does Not Need VEETC

On December 2, 2011, in Ethanol

Adam Monroe, president of Novozymes’ North America, a leading maker of enzymes used to manufacture biofuels said “having grown up a great deal over the past decade,” the U.S. ethanol producers do not need the federal ethanol tax credit (VEETC) next year, according to an Associated Press report.

NCC Joins Coalition to Express Strong Concern Over MF Global Bankruptcy Situation

On December 2, 2011, in Economics, Risk Management

Because many farmers, grain merchandisers, and agribusiness firms are being deeply affected by the MF Global bankruptcy situation, the National Chicken Council this week joined almost 20 agriculture, food, and financial organizations in expressing strong concern over the consequences of the bankruptcy situation, in letters to leaders of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and the House Agriculture Committee.

Morris & Associates Upgrades NCC Membership to Allied Leader

On December 2, 2011, in NCC News

Morris & Associates, who has been a long-time allied industry member of the National Chicken Council, has upgraded its membership status to allied industry leader.

NLRB Advances Plan to Speed Union Votes

On December 2, 2011, in Labor Issues

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by a vote of 2 to 1 this week advanced a proposal that would speed up union elections by shortening procedures and the deadline for holding elections after employees request a vote.

NCC Releases Four Chicken Recipes for Flavorful Winter Meals

On December 2, 2011, in Recipe News

It is a busy time of year, but one that is perfect for cooking. Colder weather, combined with holiday entertaining, lure many back to the kitchen.

Pre-Harvest Food Safety Conference Scheduled for 2012 International Poultry Exposition

On December 2, 2011, in Food Safety

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the National Chicken Council, the North American Meat Processors Association, Auburn University, and the University of Georgia, will present a Pre-Harvest Food Safety Conference in conjunction with the 2012 International Poultry Exposition (IPE).

USDA Purchases Chicken for School Lunch and Other Domestic Food Assistance Programs

On December 2, 2011, in USDA Chicken Purchases

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on December 1 purchased chicken products as indicated below for distribution to the school lunch child nutrition and other related domestic food assistance programs for fiscal year 2012.

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Nationwide Rail Strike Avoided, Perhaps Indefinitely

Poultry Industry Illness and Injury Rates Remain Low: Decreases 74 Percent in Last 16 Years

NAS Publishes Report on Release of Establishment-Specific FSIS Data: Poultry Industry Expresses Concerns

Maker of Ethanol Enzymes Says Industry Does Not Need VEETC

NCC Joins Coalition to Express Strong Concern Over MF Global Bankruptcy Situation

Morris & Associates Upgrades NCC Membership to Allied Leader

NLRB Advances Plan to Speed Union Votes

NCC Releases Four Chicken Recipes for Flavorful Winter Meals

Pre-Harvest Food Safety Conference Scheduled for 2012 International Poultry Exposition

USDA Purchases Chicken for School Lunch and Other Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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