NPPC sues over emissions rule WASHINGTON – The National Pork Producers Council on Monday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Agency’s decision to require livestock farms
U.S. files WTO poultry case against EU WASHINGTON – U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab on Friday announced that the United States was requesting World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute consultation
Black Angus Steakhouse files Chapter 11 NEW YORK – ARG Enterprises Inc., owner of the Black Angus Steakhouse chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, according to media
Wendy's cuts back on breakfast CHICAGO – Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. said Tuesday that it is cutting the number of Wendy’s locations selling breakfast items and plans to relaunch the morning
USDA issues final rule on COOL WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued its final rule for mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) as required by two federal farm bills.
Cargill profit rises in 2Q MINNEAPOLIS – Cargill on Monday reported that its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 rose 25 percent from the same period last year.
Interim Tyson CEO talks to workers SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Leland Tollett, interim chief executive officer of Tyson Foods Inc., on Friday told company employees that bringing the poultry division is
CDC investigates nationwide salmonella outbreak ATLANTA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in 42 states, media reports said
Tyson pays fine for OSHA violation WASHINGTON – Tyson Foods Inc. plead guilty on Tuesday at U.S. District Court in Arkansas and agree to pay a fine following a employee’s
EPA, Perdue sign water protection agreement SALISBURY, Md. – Poultry producer Perdue Farms said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where it will provide
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