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NCGA: Ethanol & Food Prices, What Experts Say
Recent news stories about higher food prices often try to make a connection between food prices and the demand for ethanol, an incorrect assumption on the part of the ethanol opponents that significantly downplays all the impacts and pressures that affect food prices.
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USMEF Report: Despite Trade Interruptions, Pork Export Value Excelled In 2010
U.S. pork exports overcame several obstacles to perform very well in 2010 - especially in terms of per-unit value - according to U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng.
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NCGA & Pioneer Teach Social Media To Farmers
The National Corn Growers Association and Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, are joining forces to equip farmers to represent corn grower interests and counter misinformation using social media.
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KLA: FSIS Publishes Final Rule On Mandatory Nutrition Labeling For Meat & Poultry
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has unveiled its final rule on the mandatory nutrition labeling of meat and poultry products. The rule, which has been 10 years in the making, was published in yesterday’s Federal Register and will take effect January 1, 2012.
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KLA Young Stockman Class Graduates
The fifth class of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) graduated December 3 at the close of the KLA Convention. Resflor Gold from Intervet/Schering-Plough partnered with KLA to host 20 members for a series of four seminars throughout 2010. This class brings the total number of YSA graduates to 99.
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USGC Statement Regarding China's Anti-Dumping Case Against US DDGS Imports
“The U.S. Grains Council has a 25 year history of market development and capacity building programs in China and values the U.S./China market and trade relationship.
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Many Societies Believe Eating Pork On New Years Brings Good Luck
Chickens move backwards as they scratch the ground to get their food. Cows stand still. But pigs move forward as they root around to get a meal. So the legend goes that if you eat pork on New Year's Day, you'll move forward in the New Year.
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AMI: Major Changes Predicted For Restaurant Industry In 2011
As the nation begins to emerge from recession, changes are on the way for the restaurant industry in 2011, according to Technomic, a leading foodservice research and consulting firm.
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NCBA Statement On Mandatory Nutrition Labeling Final Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts issued the following statement on the final rule published in the Federal Register on Dec. 29, 2010, titled “Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products.”
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NPPC: Senators Urge USDA To Conduct GIPSA Analysis
Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), this week sent a letter signed by 11 of his colleagues to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging him to follow through on his pledge to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of changes to livestock marketing regulations proposed by the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration.
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42nd Annual South Dakota Pork Congress To Be Held In January
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council’s 42nd annual Pork Congress will be held at the Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel and Exhibit Hall on Jan. 6-7. The two-day trade show will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Exhibitors will display the latest in technology, equipment, feeds and vet supplies.
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