Ag in the News

03/18/2010

National and International

Feds want ideas about battling childhood obesity
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education and Health and Human Services are asking the public for ideas to help the Task Force on Childhood Obesity craft recommendations to solve the problem of childhood obesity. MORE!

Japanese official managing U.S. expectations ahead of Vilsack visit
Japan will put food safety first relative to its position regarding restrictions on U.S. beef imports, Japan's top government spokesman said on Wednesday. MORE!

Online tool tracks food safety problems in various countries
A new online food safety monitoring system aims to help various countries access information about food safety problems. MORE!

Et tu, Burger King? Chain launches “cheat on beef” campaign
In this article: Burger King, a brand known for its char-broiled beef hamburgers, announced it is launching an advertising campaign in Britain for its Tendercrisp Premium Chicken burger that urges its customers to "cheat on beef." MORE!