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Chicken Exports Increase 39.8 Percent in Value In July 2011

On September 9, 2011, in Chicken Exports

Chicken exports in July 2011 were 342,378 metric tons valued at $399.62 million, 29.6 percent higher than the 264,131 tons in July 2010 and 39.8 percent above the $285.80 million a year earlier.

Analysts See 12.554 Billion Bushels Corn Crop this Harvest, 0.8 Percent above Last Year

On September 9, 2011, in Feed Grain Market

Difficult growing conditions this spring and summer and the hottest summer since 1955 in parts of the Midwest have significantly eroded corn yields in the United States, according to a Bloomberg News report this week.

USDA Purchases 62.13 Million Pounds of Whole Broilers and Parts at a Cost of $35.9 Million under the Special Bonus Program

On September 9, 2011, in USDA Chicken Purchases

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) yesterday purchased 62,130,000 pounds of whole broilers and broiler parts at a cost of $35,902,400 under the special bonus purchase program announced in mid August.

Well Known Pollster and Political Consultant Frank Luntz to Speak at NCC Meeting; Registration and Hotel Deadline September 12

On September 9, 2011, in NCC Programs

Dr. Frank Luntz, one of the most widely recognized pollster and political consultants in America, is slated to speak about what is really on the mind of America at the National Chicken Council’s upcoming Annual Conference.

Russia and Brazil Continue to Hold Talks on Meat and Poultry Trade Issues

On September 9, 2011, in International News, International Trade

Russian and Brazilian government officials plan to hold more talks regarding meat and poultry trade issues, according to Interfax News Agency.

Poultry, Beef, and Fish Were Leading Vehicles for Foodborne Illness in 2008, But So Were Peanuts and Peppers

On September 9, 2011, in Food Safety

Poultry, beef, and fish were the vehicles for the largest numbers of outbreaks of foodborne illness in 2008, but the number of people made ill by those sources was dwarfed by outbreaks involving peanuts and peppers, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Brazil’s Cut in Ethanol Mandate Could Reduce U.S. Industry’s Exports

On September 9, 2011, in Ethanol

Brazil is reducing its mandate for ethanol in motor fuel, a step that could reduce an outlet for excess production of ethanol in the United States.

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Funding Measure

On September 9, 2011, in Congressional News

The Senate Appropriations Committee this week signed off on a fiscal year 2012 funding bill for USDA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), making cuts in most programs from the previous fiscal year levels.

Court of Appeals Rejects Challenges To Health Care Law

On September 9, 2011, in Legal Matters

In two rulings this week, the Richmond-based Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out two challenges in Virginia to President Obama’s health care overhaul that requires that nearly all Americans buy health insurance or pay a penalty.

USDA and USTR Announce Agricultural Advisory Committee Appointments; William Roenigk Named to Animals and Animal Products Committee

On September 9, 2011, in Government News

The Obama administration this week announced the appointment of 148 private-sector members to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs).

Restaurants Want to Be Allowed to Accept Food Stamps

On September 9, 2011, in Restaurant News

More U.S. restaurants are saying that they want to be able to accept food stamps distributed under USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to a USA Today report this week.

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Chicken Exports Increase 39.8 Percent in Value In July 2011

Analysts See 12.554 Billion Bushels Corn Crop this Harvest, 0.8 Percent above Last Year

USDA Purchases 62.13 Million Pounds of Whole Broilers and Parts at a Cost of $35.9 Million under the Special Bonus Program

Well Known Pollster and Political Consultant Frank Luntz to Speak at NCC Meeting; Registration and Hotel Deadline September 12

Russia and Brazil Continue to Hold Talks on Meat and Poultry Trade Issues

Poultry, Beef, and Fish Were Leading Vehicles for Foodborne Illness in 2008, But So Were Peanuts and Peppers

Brazil’s Cut in Ethanol Mandate Could Reduce U.S. Industry’s Exports

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Funding Measure

Court of Appeals Rejects Challenges To Health Care Law

USDA and USTR Announce Agricultural Advisory Committee Appointments; William Roenigk Named to Animals and Animal Products Committee

Restaurants Want to Be Allowed to Accept Food Stamps

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