Ag in the News

01/07/2010

National and International

Maple Leaf Foods, union contract aids foreign workers
Workers at Maple Leaf Foods' pork plant in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, have secured a new union contract that helps foreign workers gain citizenship, according to a report by CBC News. MORE!

Trial date set for Agriprocessors, execs on child labor charges
Agriprocessors Inc. and several of the company's former executives will face trial beginning May 4 on more than 9,000 charges of violating state labor laws, according to a report by KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. MORE!

Winter weather not helping already reduced cattle weights (updated)
It's cold. And in many parts of the country it's been snowing. On the heels of last year's relatively mild winter and associated heavier cattle weights, this winter is gearing up to be one that could test cattle and feedlot operators' mettle and create at least a short-term boost in cattle prices. MORE!

Need help with New Year’s resolutions? Look to new restaurant menus
In this article: Likely attempting to capitalize on many diners' intentions to eat better in 2010, a number of restaurant chains are promoting new low-calorie menu items. MORE!

Firehouse Subs names new CEO of franchising
In this article: Firehouse Subs said it has promoted Don Fox from chief operating officer to chief executive officer of the company's franchising division, Firehouse of America LLC. MORE!