Ag in the News

03/24/2010

National and International

Subway dips a foot into the breakfast market
Early next month, Subway restaurants throughout North America will begin serving a variety of breakfast sandwiches, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Subway has not yet officially announced the launch. MORE!

China’s ramped-up pork production to slow re-entry of U.S. imports
U.S. pork industry officials are celebrating China's recent reopening to U.S. pork exports, but cautioning that re-entry will be slow because Beijing has increased production since 2008. MORE!

USDA develops ventilation system to warm broilers with attic air
10 USDA's Agricultural Research Service announced the agency has developed a ventilation system that warms broilers by using ceiling inlets to redistribute solar-heated attic air and cuts production costs. MORE!

Beef Checkoff gears up for Earth Day
The Beef Checkoff's issues management and producer communications teams are helping cattle farmers and ranchers share their environmental sustainability message with consumers in advance of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day April 22, the checkoff announced. MORE!

USDA offers $262 million to tackle societal challenges
USDA announced $262 million in research funds available to tackle five societal challenges: childhood obesity prevention, climate change, food safety, global food security and sustainable bioenergy. MORE!