Ag in the News

12/15/2009

National and International

Canada bans four U.S. meat plants
Canada has banned imports from four U.S. meat plants, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The agency has yet to offer details. MORE!

Climate changes will disrupt forage, affect livestock production: report
USDA expects climate changes to stress food production including changes in the forage content of pastures and effects on winter and summer livestock production, according to a report titled "The Effects of Climate Change on U.S. Ecosystems". MORE!

Corn harvest still crawling
U.S. corn harvest progressed by 4 percentage points in the week ended Dec. 13 from a week ago in the 18 states that produce 94 percent of the crop, according to USDA's latest weekly crop progress report. MORE!

Wingstop to expand in Northeast
Fast-casual chicken wing chain Wingstop Restaurant Inc. plans to expand in the Northeast, according to a report by Nation's Restaurant News. MORE!

Taco Bell to expand breakfast menu test in early 2010
Yum Brands Inc.'s Taco Bell subsidiary plans to expand its breakfast menu into additional test markets in early 2010 as part of its strategy to drive sales growth, a company executive said on Wednesday. MORE!