Ag in the News

12/21/2009

National and International

Russia cuts 2010 U.S. pork, poultry import quotas
Russia lowered its import quotas for U.S. pork and poultry imports in 2010, Reuters quoted a Russian industry source as saying on Friday. MORE!

U.S. cattle on feed report seen as a bit of holiday cheer
USDA reported Friday that cattle placed in feedlots during November totaled 1.85 million, down 8 percent from a year earlier while marketings of fed cattle totaled 1.63 million, up 4 percent from November 2008. MORE!

Texas beef producers tell industry’s story with new video
The Texas Beef Council and the Texas Farm Bureau said late last week they have developed a video to educate consumers about the beef industry to dispel myths about modern beef production practices regarding animal welfare, the environment, nutrition and food safety. MORE!

Boston Market co-founder dies at 52
Arthur Cores, co-founder of the Boston Market chain, died Wednesday at the age of 52, according to a report by the Associated Press. MORE!