Ag in the News

06/29/2010

National and International

FDA issues draft guidance on ‘judicious’ antimicrobial use in food animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday it issued draft guidance aimed at reducing resistance to antimicrobial drugs used in animals raised and harvested for food. MORE!

Analyst boosts Tyson outlook
Russia reopening its market to U.S. chicken is just one reason BMO Capital Markets analyst Kenneth Zaslow said he is boosting his expectations for Tyson Foods earnings and sees the stock as a good buy. MORE!

Hearst Corp. expands into meat processing
Hearst Corp. has bought the meatpacking facility formerly operated as Paso Robles Meat & Sausage Co. in Paso Robles, Calif. Hearst plans to lease the facility to Kaney Foods, which will re-start the plant as White Stone Meat Packing in late July, according to a news release from Hearst Ranch. MORE!

FSIS notice covers carcass selection for National Residue Program
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued FSIS Notice 30-10: Instructions for Carcass Selection for the National Residue Program Scheduled Samples. MORE!

Coneys start off on a new foot(long)
In this article: Sonic has introduced a new footlong Coney to its menu — the largest hot dog ever offered by the drive-in chain. MORE!