WTO Approves Russian Accession Bid

On December 21, 2011, in World Trade Organization News

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) formally approved on December 16 Russia’s terms for membership in the organization during a three-day meeting of the WTO’s ministerial conference in Geneva.

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Chicken Parts Exports Increase 22.1 Percent in Value in October 2011

On December 21, 2011, in Chicken Exports

Chicken parts exports in October this year were 329,033 metric tons valued at $393.52 million compared with 320,005 tons valued at $322.39 million in October 2010, a 2.8-percent increase in quantity and a 22.1-percent increase in value.

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With Payroll Tax Cut and Other Issues Still Unresolved, Congress Leaves Town

On December 21, 2011, in Congressional News

After weeks of bitter partisan wrangling, the Senate is gone and the House is packing up with no sign of negotiation toward a compromise that would save an expiring tax break, as well as delay the expiration of unemployment benefits  and cuts to Medicare payments to doctors.

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Combined Poultry and Red Meat Consumption in 2013 May Drop to 1966 Level

On December 21, 2011, in Protein Consumption

Combined per capita poultry and red meat consumption could decrease in 2013 to the lowest level since 1966 when it was 161.2 pounds on a boneless weight  basis, according to yesterday’s “Daily Livestock Report.”

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Food Industry Groups Voice Concern Over Dioxin Reassessment

On December 21, 2011, in Dioxin

Americans may shy away from eating foods the federal government has recommended if EPA publishes final conclusions about dioxins consistent with draft conclusions, more than a dozen food industry trade groups told the White House and top administration officials in recent letters.

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National Association of Manufacturers Fight Against NLRB Rule

On December 21, 2011, in Labor Issues

The National Association of Manufacturers made oral arguments yesterday in a lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board.

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USDA Revised National Nutrient Management Standard

On December 21, 2011, in Nutrient Management

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced it has revised its national conservation practice standard on nutrient management to help producers better manage the application of nutrients on agricultural land.

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BI-LO and Winn-Dixie to Merge; Deal Valued at $560 Million

On December 21, 2011, in Supermarket and Retail News

BI-LO, LLC and Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. have announced that BI-LO will purchase Winn-Dixie in a merger valued at about $560 million.

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2012 Franchising Outlook Better Than 2011 Reality

On December 21, 2011, in Restaurant News

The number of U.S. franchises declined for the third consecutive year, falling by a modest 0.6 percent  in 2011, according to a new report commissioned by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

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