SEOUL – Thousands of protesters marched through the South Korean capital against the U.S. beef deal made last month. Police said 30 demonstrators were arrested after scuffles.The Associated Press reported

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating a string of 19 Salmonella cases across the state since the beginning of May. The Associated Press

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a health alert for approximately 808 pounds of ground beef produced by Tyson Fresh Meats and sold in Medford,

SEOUL – South Korea’s president Lee Myung-bak apologized to the country for a beef import deal with the United States that has sparked weeks of protests. The Associated Press reported

 WASHINGTON – Farm groups disagreed at a congressional hearing about a proposed foot-and-mouth disease on the U.S. mainland. The research is currently done on a small island off Long Island.

WASHINGTON – Carson, Calif.-based Cecina Los Amigos is voluntarily recalling approximately 290 pounds of pork blood sausages that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Food Safety and Inspection Service

AUSTIN, Minn. – Hormel Foods Corp. on Thursday reported a 14 percent increase for fiscal 2008 second quarter earnings supported by refrigerated foods and grocery products. Hormel said in a

LAUREL, Miss. – Sanderson Farms Inc. on Wednesday reported a drop of net income despite rising sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The company said in a statement

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Tyson Foods Inc. announced Wednesday David L. Van Bebber has been promoted to executive vice president and general counsel for the company. The company said in a

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Pork Checkoff announced this week that it is presenting the Producers Opportunity for Revenue and Knowledge (PORK) Academy at the World Pork Expo in Des