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The House of Representatives yesterday approved a $55 million shift of funds within the USDA in order to prevent any layoffs of federal meat inspectors and disruption to the meat and poultry industry.

Retailers now have the opportunity to market six different extra-lean beef items to their shoppers using one of the most trusted nutrition icons on food packaging today.

U.S. Senators agreed to shift $55 million in funds within the Department of Agriculture on Wednesday to avoid temporary layoffs of all U.S. meat inspectors due to federal budget cuts.

The Tyson Foods poultry complex in New Holland, Pa. has received the American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) Environmental Recognition Award.

GNP Co. earned the poultry industry’s highest environmental honor—the 2013 Clean Water Award from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.

Among the featured items, guests enjoyed trendy Certified Angus Beef fare at showcase venues where the brand was the official protein supplier.

Top industry economists predict continued high meat prices, especially for beef.

The Pryor/Blunt amendment would transfer $55 million in existing agriculture funds to FSIS in order to ensure food inspectors are not furloughed.

The new Burger Fest limited-time menu includes four new burger options.