Ag in the News

12/14/2009

National and International

U.S. beef, pork exports gain momentum
U.S. beef export volume reached its highest point in the year in October and pork exports experienced their second-best month of 2009, according to the latest statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. MORE!

U.S., China still talking over pork trade
A week after China officially declared its doors reopened to U.S. pork, Beijing and Washington still are hashing out terms of trade, according to a report by Dow Jones that quoted an anonymous USDA official. MORE!

Jack Link’s extends nugget line
Minong, Wis.-based meat snack processor Jack Link's announced it has extended its nugget line with new Jack Link's Oven Roasted Turkey Nuggets and Jack Link's Maple Glazed Ham Nuggets. MORE!

Wendy's restaurants to close in Japan
Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc said its 71 Wendy's restaurants in Japan are expected to close by month's end after an agreement with its Japanese franchisee expires, according to published reports. MORE!

Hy-Vee announces new president
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. supermarket company named only its fourth president in 80 years, the company announced. MORE!