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Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it reached an agreement to acquire the breeding assets in Arkansas of Morris Hatchery Inc.

The Kroger Co. and Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Harris Teeter for $49.38 per share in cash.

On July 1, 2013, North American Meat Association's new executive officers and board of directors began their year-long terms.

The groups involved in the lawsuit contend that the Agriculture Department did not perform reviews required by the National Environmental Protection Act prior to authorizing the plants to slaughter horses.

This addition features large cooler and freezer spaces, expanded fresh production area and a completely separate production area, gowning room and break room for Lorentz’s cooked packaging division.

Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed bills that would have cleared the way for foreign ownership of farmland and potentially complicating the planned acquisition of Smithfield Foods by Shuanghui International.

May also represented the third straight month that the RPI surpassed the 100 level.

American Meat Science Association (AMSA) new board members began their terms at the conclusion of the 2013 AMSA 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) in Auburn, Alabama.

The USDA said it was required by law to issue a grant of inspection to Valley Meat Co.

Deli Star will be able to double its current capacity by the end of 2013.