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December 2008
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News and features pertaining to FDA and USDA.

Rule helps ensure more wholesome cattle from Mexico
    January 5, 2009
Relief sought against California non-ambulatory law
    December 29, 2008
Farmer No. 1
Mainstream agriculture seems happy with Obama's choice of Tom Vilsack to head USDA, but activists and reformers are disappointed
    December 19, 2008
Experts call for more oversight of nano food additives
    December 19, 2008
Oklahoma appeals decision on poultry littering
    December 18, 2008
Vilsack named to lead U.S.D.A.
Obama picking former Iowa governor as Secretary of Agriculture
    December 17, 2008
E.P.A. rule on animal waste air releases 'reasonable'
    December 15, 2008
Improved U.S.-Canada trade relations are a possibility
    December 10, 2008
E.P.A. may charge fees for 'air-polluting' livestock
    December 5, 2008
A costly proposition
California voters take aim at animal confinement
    December 1, 2008
Radura rehash
Low-dose irradiation for beef carcasses garners the attention of lawmakers and food-safety experts
    December 1, 2008
Fast-food advertising ban would reduce child obesity
    November 20, 2008
F.D.A. opens first offices in China
    November 19, 2008
A.M.A. supports trans fat ban in restaurants
    November 11, 2008
Californians vote against gestation crates
    November 6, 2008
Where President-elect Obama stands on agriculture
    November 5, 2008
C.O.O.L. listserv launched by A.M.S.
    November 5, 2008
New rule helps control animal feeding operation waste
    November 3, 2008
Workplace safety improving in meat industry: D.O.L.
    October 28, 2008
A.P.H.I.S. proposes 'disaster' amendment to Animal Welfare Act
    October 24, 2008
Pasture provisions of organic regulations clarified
    October 24, 2008
New coalition pushes for national nutrition standard
    October 24, 2008
JBS to challenge D.O.J. antitrust lawsuit
    October 21, 2008
W.T.O. ruling on hormone-treated beef frustrating
    October 17, 2008
Cargill transitions programs to satisfy C.O.O.L.
    October 17, 2008
Tyson switching gears to satisfy C.O.O.L. mandate
    October 16, 2008
F.S.I.S. updates approved meat-production substances
    October 13, 2008
Immigration raid guidelines pushed by Senators
    October 10, 2008
I.C.E. agents arrest 300 at S. Carolina poultry plant
    October 7, 2008
As COOL gets underway, U.S.D.A. looks ahead
    October 1, 2008
Industry scrambles to meet C.O.O.L. changes
    September 30, 2008
Animal disease traceability plan released by U.S.D.A.
    September 29, 2008
COOL regulations take effect tomorrow: CBW EXCLUSIVE
    September 29, 2008
Elizabeth Johnson to succeed U.S.D.A.'s Raymond
    September 25, 2008
Bill introduced for nutritional disclosure standards
    September 25, 2008
C.O.O.L. 'loophole' worries farm groups
    September 23, 2008
F.D.A. proposes rule for refused imports
    September 19, 2008
Interim rule on animal identification now in effect
    September 18, 2008
F.D.A. issues draft on regulating bioengineered animals
    September 18, 2008
More ethanol-subsidy cuts needed: U.S.D.A.'s Schafer
    September 12, 2008
Final rule on Accredited Laboratory Program issued
    September 12, 2008
Idaho bird-flu outbreak a 'wake-up call', coalition warns
    September 10, 2008
State attorney says poultry pollution case to end
    September 10, 2008
Child labor charges filed against Agriprocessors
    September 9, 2008
C.O.O.L. has Canadians 'hot'
    September 8, 2008
F.S.I.S. issues interim final C.O.O.L. rule
    September 2, 2008
New Chicago Meat Authority plant maintains growth
    August 20, 2008
Industry reps blast food-to-fuel mandates, subsidies
    August 17, 2008
M&P EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Dr. Temple Grandin on how to determine insensibility
    August 12, 2008
Meat, poultry leaders blast E.P.A. on ethanol stand
    August 8, 2008
E.P.A. leaves fuels mandate unchanged
    August 7, 2008
Determining what should be on your label
Processors question antimicrobial labeling, bench trim, veal production and more
    August 1, 2008
Canada chilly on COOL rule
    July 31, 2008
Updated COOL Web site launched by A.M.I.
    July 31, 2008
Collapsed W.T.O. talks hurt U.S. meat, poultry exports
    July 30, 2008
L.A. to block new fast-food eateries in poor areas
    July 30, 2008
Ag groups support Imported Ethanol Parity Act
    July 30, 2008
Third food defense plan survey announced by F.S.I.S.
    July 30, 2008
Interim final C.O.O.L. rule published
    July 29, 2008
California banning trans fats in restaurants
    July 28, 2008
E.F.S.A. adopts final opinion on animal cloning
    July 25, 2008
Governor signs bill prohibiting meat from downers
    July 24, 2008
Livestock producers laud C.F.U. ruling
    July 18, 2008
C.R.A. sues to overturn San Francisco 'menu labeling'
    July 8, 2008
Industry condemns cruelty in latest HSUS video
    June 25, 2008
China to get U.S. food inspectors by year's end
    June 18, 2008
Experts urging E.P.A. to address food-inflation crisis
    June 18, 2008
Court denies appeal on Illinois horse slaughter ban
    June 17, 2008
Tyson given more time to incorporate new labels
    June 17, 2008
U.S. supports featuring cattle age on beef packaging
    June 13, 2008
Lawmakers look to reduce ethanol tariff
    June 10, 2008
Turkey industry applauds Feinstein's ethanol bill
    June 5, 2008
A.P.H.I.S. issues final rule on E.N.D. quarantine regs
    May 23, 2008
Calling it 'irresponsible', Bush vetoes farm bill
    May 21, 2008
F.S.I.S. drafting rule to halt slaughtering 'downers'
    May 20, 2008
Official pressures Labor Dept. on Iowa investigation
    May 19, 2008
Suit threatened over animal I.D. implementation
    May 16, 2008
Congress sends "veto-proof' farm bill to President Bush
    May 16, 2008
Final rule on Livestock Mandatory Reporting program
    May 16, 2008
Congress hears results of U.S. horse slaughter ban
    May 13, 2008
Court asked to prevent wider B.S.E. testing
    May 12, 2008
USDA, industry respond to latest animal abuse video
    May 8, 2008
Global food crisis leads U.S. to increase support
    May 2, 2008
Leaders rally behind Bush food aid proposal
    May 2, 2008
F.D.A. plans to significantly increase staffing
    May 1, 2008
Defining differences
FSIS considers broadening the definition of "adulterated"
    May 1, 2008
Major food safety changes called for in report
    April 30, 2008
Labeling conference tackles emerging trends
    April 30, 2008
Drug war
Why Tyson will continue to fight for its "raised without antibiotics" label
    April 29, 2008
PSA urges Congress to keep research facilities open
    April 25, 2008
Advantages, disadvantages of CO MAP stated in white paper
    April 25, 2008
USDA grants conditional license for E. coli cattle vaccine
    April 25, 2008
USDA finalizes minor updates to BSE minimal risk countries regs
    April 25, 2008
F.D.A. issues final rule on animal feed
    April 24, 2008
Tyson antibiotic-free labeling dispute heats up
    April 23, 2008
California requiring more recall info
    April 23, 2008
U.S.D.A. denies charges of intimidation made by union
    April 18, 2008
Democrats propose country of origin rule for food, drugs
    April 18, 2008
Judge won't dismiss downer abuse charges
    April 18, 2008
Immigration raids at poultry plants net hundreds
    April 17, 2008
U.S., South Korea make progress in beef talks
    April 17, 2008
N.R.A.: N.Y.C. labeling rule 'disappointing'
    April 17, 2008
U.S.D.A. purchases eartags to support NAIS
    April 16, 2008
U.S.D.A. purchases eartags to support NAIS
    April 16, 2008
F.D.A. updates food labeling guidance
    April 16, 2008
U.S.-Colombia F.T.A. dead in the water
    April 11, 2008
Incidence of food-borne illness holds steady
    April 11, 2008
U.S. pork producers need U.S.D.A.'s help
    April 9, 2008
G.M.A. responds to record-high corn prices
    April 7, 2008
U.S. cattlemen wary about JBS Swift acquisitions
    April 3, 2008
California bill advances on penalizing slaughterhouses
    April 2, 2008
F.S.I.S. identifies plants with Salmonella trouble
    April 2, 2008
Managing food-vs.-fuel
While the Bush administration is optimistic about ethanol's future, critics chafe
    April 1, 2008
North American trade standards for cattle announced
    March 28, 2008
U.S.D.A. mulls limiting meat recall information
    March 27, 2008
E.P.A. fines Bridgford Foods for ammonia violation
    March 25, 2008
Plant worker gets six months for 'downer' abuse case
    March 24, 2008
'Downer' bill introduced by Sen. Diane Feinstein
    March 19, 2008
F.S.I.S. issues Salmonella notice
    March 19, 2008
Label for low-ox MAP with CO is coming, Target
    March 14, 2008
Hallmark/Westland president: 'Our company is ruined'
    March 13, 2008
F.S.I.S. issues notices on humane animal handling
    March 12, 2008
F.S.I.S. outreach office dedicated to smaller plants
    March 10, 2008
Lawmakers want names of stores with recalled meat
    March 7, 2008
Grassley concerned about meat industry consolidation
    March 6, 2008
Subpoena for Hallmark/Westland exec expected
    March 5, 2008
Process control
Successful HACCP programs depend on effective quality systems
    March 1, 2008
Immigration angst
Today's meat and poultry processors face new realities in dealing with immigrant workers
    March 1, 2008
U.S.D.A. announces new steps to ensure meat safety
    February 29, 2008
U.S.D.A. now using instrument beef grading
    February 29, 2008
Recall indicates multiple problems: A.M.I.
    February 29, 2008
H.S.U.S. lawsuit 'absurd': A.M.I.
    February 28, 2008
Hallmark/Westland faces possible closure
    February 25, 2008
Seeking reasonable reactions
The government's response to the Hallmark/Westland debacle need not be politics as usual
    February 22, 2008
CBW Exclusive: COOL delays could reach 2009
By Steve Kay, Cattle Buyers Weekly
    February 22, 2008
Proposed immigration law targets companies
    February 22, 2008
Cooper Farms chief appointed to E.P.A. committee
    February 21, 2008
U.S.D.A. provides details on Hallmark/Westland recall
    February 21, 2008
"Journeys of shame"
A global alliance calls attention to long-distance livestock hauling.
    February 21, 2008
Party like it's 1949
If the House and Senate can't agree on a Farm Bill by April 1, a nearly 50-year-old farm law will take effect.
    February 21, 2008
Largest beef recall in history has industry reeling
    February 19, 2008
F.S.I.S posts F.A.Q.s on Web site to clarify standards
    February 19, 2008
Tyson dealing with animal abuse accusation, video
    February 19, 2008
U.S.D.A. perspective presented at conference
    February 15, 2008
Meat industry wants E-Verify, not S.A.V.E.
    February 15, 2008
Congress, White House appear closer on farm bill
    February 14, 2008
Poultry industry injuries, illnesses at lowest levels ever
    February 13, 2008
F.M.I. executive: User fees for C.O.O.L. 'outrageous'
    February 12, 2008
Pathogen sampling notice issued for low-volume plants
    February 8, 2008
F.S.I.S. comments on Westland inspection suspension
    February 6, 2008
Bush proposes $95 billion FY 2009 U.S.D.A. budget
    February 5, 2008
F.D.A. proposed budget viewed as inadequate
    February 4, 2008
Federal court denies block of import of Canadian cattle
    February 1, 2008
U.S.D.A. secretary will work to strengthen exports
    January 31, 2008
Schafer sworn in as U.S.D.A. Secretary
    January 29, 2008
Horse trading
Groups battle over who's responsible for a surge in horse abuse
    January 18, 2008
Canada in no hurry to OK meat from clones
    January 18, 2008
New Zealand to fight Campylobacter with new rules
    January 16, 2008
Tension between scientific advances, human values
    January 15, 2008
F.D.A. declares food from cloned animals is safe
    January 15, 2008
The E.F.S.A. issues draft opinion on animal cloning
    January 11, 2008
Not high on hog ownership
Banning packers from owning livestock will "return market forces to agriculture"
    January 11, 2008
Stampede not expected following cloning approval
    January 8, 2008
U.S.D.A. to host poultry improvement plan meeting
    January 7, 2008