Ag in the News

06/02/2010

National and International

Russia suspends meat imports from JBS plants
Russia has suspended meat imports from a number of slaughterhouses in Brazil, including three plants owned by JBS SA, the company confirmed. MORE!

Marfrig, JBS downplay Brazilian ban on exports to U.S.
Brazilian beef giants Marfrig Alimentos S.A. and JBS S.A. both issued statements downplaying the effects of the Brazilian government's decision late last week to temporarily suspend beef exports to the United States. MORE!

New Web site facilitates reporting of food safety problems
The new Safety Reporting Portal, launched by the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health, can be used to report safety problems related to some foods, including animal feed, and animal drugs, as well as problems with pet foods, pet treats and clinical trials. MORE!

It’s not easy being ‘lean,’ as consumer video explains
The American Meat Institute announced it has released a new educational video outlining for consumers the nutritional requirements a cut of meat or poultry must meet to be labeled "lean." MORE!

Top-level thinking on immigration to star in Meatingplace webinar
Immigration has once again taken over the political headlines, but the issue so far has created more agita than action. Furthermore, it's unclear what the next steps are or when they'll be taken. MORE!