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USDA Concedes the GIPSA Rule Will Cost Plenty, Raising New Hurdles to Final Rule

On July 1, 2011, in GIPSA, Legislative

USDA has conceded that its proposed rule on livestock and poultry production and marketing will have “significant” economic impact, which raises new hurdles to final approval of the rule.

Market Questions USDA’s Planted Corn Acreage Report

On July 1, 2011, in Feed Grain Market

Many crop market analysts reacted to USDA’s “Acreage” report yesterday by questioning the unexpected increase in acres planted to corn. These analysts believe that, if the new data prove correct, it would significantly alter the supply and demand situation for grains and oilseeds this crop year and next.

Chicken Industry Under Intense Pressure from U.S. Ethanol Policy and Proposed GIPSA Rule, Industry Leader Tells Senate Committee

On July 1, 2011, in Ethanol, GIPSA, Legislative

The chicken industry is under intense economic pressure from the rising cost of feedgrains, much of which is caused by the federal government’s ethanol program, Mike Welch, president and chief executive officer of Harrison Poultry in Bethlehem, Georgia told members of Congress this week.

Senate Vote Against Ethanol Credit Was the First the Industry Has Ever Lost, Leader Says

On July 1, 2011, in Ethanol

The Senate’s 73-27 vote against the blender’s credit for adding ethanol to motor gasoline was the first vote in Congress that the ethanol industry has ever lost, its chief lobbyist, Bob Dinneen of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), told an industry audience Wednesday.

House Members Urge Russia To Bring Itself into Compliance with Its Future WTO Obligations

On July 1, 2011, in International Trade

Eighty-three members of the U.S. House of Representatives recently sent a letter to Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyakto in Washington expressing their keen interest in ensuring the conclusion of an agreement to effectuate Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

USDA To Time Inspectors “Donning and Doffing”

On July 1, 2011, in Donning & Doffing

USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) will put its inspectors on a stopwatch soon to find out how much time it takes to put on a coat, hairnet, helmet, and earplugs; walk to and from their inspection stations; and take off the “gear.”

FSIS Releases Implementation Details for Salmonella and Campylobacter Standards

On July 1, 2011, in Food Safety

USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a notice detailing the implementation of its new performance standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter on chicken and turkey carcasses, taking effect today.

Senate Cancels July 4 Recess to Work on Debt Limit Deal

On July 1, 2011, in Legislative

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has announced that the July 4th recess next week has been canceled–a decision meant to pressure negotiators to reach a deal on the looming potential debt default.

So a Pig Goes into the Sauna . . . but New Food Safety Campaign Is No Joke

On July 1, 2011, in Food Safety

A lobster, a pig, and a chicken have starring roles in a new public-service campaign urging consumers to practice safe food handling and preparation.

Simmons Prepared Foods To Consolidate Siloam Springs and Decatur, Arkansas Facilities

On July 1, 2011, in Industry Notes

Simmons Prepared Food announced recently that it is consolidating the current Siloam Springs slaughter production pounds into their Decatur, Arkansas facility.

Cagle’s Cuts Back Production in Pine Mountain, Georgia Plant

On July 1, 2011, in Industry Notes

Cagle’s Inc., announced that it is halting a production shift at its plant in Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia, pointing to soaring feed costs as the reason for the change.

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USDA Concedes the GIPSA Rule Will Cost Plenty, Raising New Hurdles to Final Rule

Market Questions USDA’s Planted Corn Acreage Report

Chicken Industry Under Intense Pressure from U.S. Ethanol Policy and Proposed GIPSA Rule, Industry Leader Tells Senate Committee

Senate Vote Against Ethanol Credit Was the First the Industry Has Ever Lost, Leader Says

House Members Urge Russia To Bring Itself into Compliance with Its Future WTO Obligations

USDA To Time Inspectors “Donning and Doffing”

FSIS Releases Implementation Details for Salmonella and Campylobacter Standards

Senate Cancels July 4 Recess to Work on Debt Limit Deal

So a Pig Goes into the Sauna . . . but New Food Safety Campaign Is No Joke

Simmons Prepared Foods To Consolidate Siloam Springs and Decatur, Arkansas Facilities

Cagle’s Cuts Back Production in Pine Mountain, Georgia Plant

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