Feedstuffs articles from January 2008

Feedstuffs archives from January 2008

Securing a Nebraska ethanol pipeline.(News)
January 7, 2008... Key Points * Around 220 miles of pipe could connect 14 ethanol plants. * Project to save plants 5-10 cents/gal. * Pipeline creates central aggregating point. IF the ethanol industry is going to entice big liquid pipeline...

Antibiotic, cloning provisions in farm bill 'fine print'.(Inside Washington)
January 7, 2008... ONE of the big mysteries during the Senate's debate on the farm bill was the contents of the "managers' amendment." That amendment was expected to be adopted without debate or a vote, and it was. However, nobody outside the bill's two...

Minnesota herds test negative for TB.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) announced last week that 1,500 Minnesota cattle herds have tested negative for bovine tuberculosis (TB) as part of the Statewide Bovine TB Surveillance. BAH noted that this completes the testing...

NAFTA clears last hurdle.(NewsWatch)(North American Free Trade Agreement)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The last agricultural trade barrier for the U.S., Canada and Mexico toppled Jan. 1, the date set for full implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It has been a moment U.S. sugar producers, in particular, have watched...

Texas puts crude glycerin policy in place.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The Office of the Texas State Chemist has implemented a policy definition for the use of crude glycerin from biodiesel production in animal feeds. The policy requires labeling with guarantees for minimum glycerin, maximum moisture, maximum...

Cancer report called 'unfounded scare'.(NewsWatch)(prepared meats risk factors)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The American Council on Science & Health has listed the cancer report that came out in October and linked beef, pork, lamb and processed meat consumption to colorectal cancer (Feedstuffs, Nov. 5, 2007) as the third "most unfounded health scare...

KLA officers.(NewsWatch)(Tracy Brunner and Todd Allen appointed at Kansas Livestock Association)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Fourth-generation cattle producer Tracy Brunner became president of the Kansas Livestock Assn. (KLA) during the association's annual business meeting. Brunner is a partner in Cow Camp beef, a family-owned business near Ramona, Kan., that's...

Topps plant.(NewsWatch)(Premio Foods to acquire Topps Meat Company L.L.C.)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Premio Foods, a manufacturer of sausage products in Hawthorne, N.J., has made a bankruptcy court offer to acquire the Topps Meat Co. plant in Elizabeth, N.J., that was closed in October when the company entered bankruptcy liquidation during its...

Reducing costs of cellulosic ethanol.(biofuels BUZZ)(SunEthanol Inc. )(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... SunEthanol Inc., a biofuels technology company, has secured funding to commercialize the Q Microbe, a unique natural bacteria capable of converting cellulose into ethanol in a single step without the use of costly enzymes. Series A financing...

Ethanol publication available online.(biofuels BUZZ)
January 7, 2008... A new publication from the University of Illinois, Corn-Based Ethanol in Illinois & the United States, is available for free online at www.farmdoc.uiuc.edu/policy/research_reports/ethanol_report/index.html. It includes nine chapters with...

Ethanol demand, production up.(biofuels BUZZ)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The latest ethanol production figures show another month of increased production at 452,000 barrels and demand at 484,000 barrels per day. The October 2007 figures from the Energy Information Administration also showed ethanol stocks at 23.6...

Experimenting with ethanol levels.(biofuels BUZZ)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Under a Kansas Department of Agriculture pilot program, fueling stations can install pumps that offer a variety of ethanol plans. Once the infrastructure is installed, consumers can purchase E20, E30, E50 or E85 ethanol blends. Recent research...

World energy conference set.(biofuels BUZZ)(Washington International Renewable Energy Conference )(Brief article)(Conference notes)
January 7, 2008... Cabinet-level government officials from more than 70 countries will join with civil society partners and private sector leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of global, rapid deployment of renewable energy at this year's...

Iron dextran shortage possible.(News)
January 7, 2008... Key Points * Iron dextran is a medically necessary drug for swine. * Imports allowed until May. * Inulin may improve iron absorption in young pigs. ACCORDING to a Dec. 3 CVM Update, the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is...

North Atlantic warming tied to natural variability.(News)
January 7, 2008... A DUKE University-led analysis of available records shows that while the North Atlantic Ocean's surface waters warmed in the 50 years between 1950 and 2000, the change was not uniform. In fact, the subpolar regions cooled at the same time that...

Cagle's reports 35% increase in feed costs.(News)
January 7, 2008... FINANCIAL REPORT--Cagle's Inc. has reported decreased earnings for its second fiscal 2008 period and six months, pointing to "continued escalation of feed ingredient pricing," with feed costs up 35% versus year ago. For its quarter ended...

CBP creates new position to protect U.S. ag.(News)(Kevin Harriger appointed at Customs and Border Protection)
January 7, 2008... TO improve oversight of the agricultural mission, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has established the new position of deputy executive director, agriculture operational oversight. According to the announcement, Kevin Harriger, who...

7 habits of effective salesperson.(Management & Marketing)
January 7, 2008... FRANKLIN Covey built a whole industry out of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and others have followed in his steps. Of the books that came along in a steady stream, perhaps Seven Sins for a Life Worth Living is the most...

A&M president.(In 60 seconds)(Elsa Murano appointed at Texas A&M University)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Dr. Elsa Murano has been named the new president of Texas A&M University. She was the vice chancellor and dean of Texas A&M's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and before that was undersecretary for food safety at the U.S. Department of...

Merger advances.(In 60 seconds)
January 7, 2008... VeraSun Energy Corp. and US BioEnergy Corp. announced Jan. 2 that the Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for the companies' proposed merger. The merger...

Latin America boosts Monsanto first quarter.(Business)(Financial report)
January 7, 2008... Key Points * Total first-quarter earnings up 36% from previous year. * Brazil, Argentina Roundup and corn seed sales increase. * Strongest quarters still ahead. MONSANTO typically sees its greatest profit margins in its second...

Tyson plant.(In 60 seconds)
January 7, 2008... Pine Bluff Poultry LLC has been formed to acquire the Tyson Foods Inc. chicken plant in Pine Bluff, Ark., to process spent hens from area egg farms and plans to complete the acquisition and begin operations this spring, possibly double-shifting...

Turkey hatchery.(In 60 seconds)(Ag Forte LLC and Cuddy Farms Inc. in agreement)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Ag Forte LLC has reached an agreement with Cuddy Farms Corp. to assume operations of Cuddy's Danville, Ohio, turkey hatchery, said Ag Forte chief operating officer Rick VanderSpek. Mike Worley will remain the hatchery's general manager,...

Cheesecake stake.(In 60 seconds)
January 7, 2008... The Federal Trade Commission has given antitrust approval to the Trian Star Trust to acquire a holding in Cheesecake Factory, an upscale, casual restaurant chain. Trian is controlled by Nelson Peltz, whose Triarc Companies Inc. owns Arby's...

Hamlet expands in North America.(Business)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... DENMARK-based Hamlet Protein A/S plans to begin building a major feed ingredient production facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It will initiate the project this spring, pending construction and environmental permits. The facility is scheduled...

Sara Lee notes 'historically high' costs.(Business)(Financial report)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... FINANCIAL REPORT--Sara Lee Corp. has reported decreased earnings for its first fiscal 2008 period, citing a number of charges related to restructuring. The company reported increased operating earnings and sales for its North American meats...

Land O'Lakes ties costs to volume.(Business)
January 7, 2008... FINANCIAL REPORT--Land O'Lakes Inc. has reported a loss for its third quarter, saying its feed, seed and agronomy businesses recorded losses in the quarter and its dairy foods business recorded substantially lower operating earnings. For...

Stock summary.(Andersons Inc.)(Kraft Foods Inc.)(Monsanto Co.)(Statistical table)(Financial report)
January 7, 2008... Stock Summary Feedstuffs-Moskow Jan. 2 Dec. 26 Year ago Stock Indexes Agribusiness 244.00 246.00 261.50 Baking 222.00 231.60 252.10 Fertilizer ...

Tune in to Oklahoma 'Water Wars'.(Loos Tales)
January 7, 2008... FOR as long as I have strived to be an advocate for American agriculture, I have struggled to understand why most people don't appreciate the economic impact livestock operations have in rural communities. The standard multiplier, to the...

Plant trees to keep lights on, computer running.(Viewpoint essay)
January 7, 2008... IT'S just past the Christmas season, the U.N.'s Bali conference has just ended and we should all have trees in our thoughts. The most popular way for people concerned about global warming to offset their "carbon footprints" is to buy carbon...

Hog industry structure benefits.(Foodstuffs FoodLink: CONNECTING FARM TO FORK)(Industry overview)
January 7, 2008... HOG production has consolidated and restructured significantly in recent years into large-scale and specialized farms, benefiting both pork producers and consumers, according to two new analyses from the U.S. Economic Research Service (ERS)....

Poultry diets can contain high byproduct levels.(Research)
January 7, 2008... THE increased use of corn for ethanol production has contributed to a sharp increase in corn prices, translating into higher feed costs for livestock and poultry producers. Yet, one way producers can benefit from the ethanol industry is to...

Vermiculture one litter solution.(Bottom Line)
January 7, 2008... BROILER production worldwide generates a large amount of biomass, including broiler litter. Globally, in excess of 90% of broiler litter is spread on land close to the grower. Land application of broiler litter has become less cost effective...

Missouri farm wins nuisance suit.(Hog Industry INSIDER)
January 7, 2008... Key Points * PSF attorney tried to "bring the farm to the jury." * More than 200 more nuisance cases still pending. * Nebraska hog numbers drop 3% after 11 quarters of expansion. A NORTHWEST Missouri family seeking millions of...

Firm takes Bliss to next level.(Facilities)(Bliss Industries )(Company overview)
January 7, 2008... Key Points * Pennington Allen invests in Bliss Industries. * High priority is expanding current research labs. * Expertise helps improve manufacturing efficiencies and output. TODAY, Bliss Industries is a recognized leader in...

Detergent.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Oakite FiSan OCR introduction)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Chemetall Oakite of New Providence, N.J., has introduced Oakite FiSan OCR, a detergent that removes tenacious soils from a multitude of hard-to-clean surfaces in food processing and paper mill plants. Highly alkaline Oakite FiSan OCR clings to...

Spray cleaner.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Oakite 43-OM-150 introduction)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Chemetall Oakite of New Providence, N.J., has introduced Oakite 43-OM-150, a low-foaming spray cleaner for use in the food and beverage industries. The product's medium pH makes it compatible with different surfaces, while its low-foaming...

Conveyor lubricant.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Oakite FiSan E-Z Glide introduction)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Chemetall Oakite of New Providence, N.J., has introduced Oakite FiSan E-Z Glide, a near-neutral lubricant for use on stainless steel and plastic conveyor lines. Formulated from a blend of silicone and nonionic emulsifiers, Oakite FiSan E-Z...

Welders.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Miller Electric Mfg. Co. of Appleton, Wis., has introduced three new welder models: the Millermatic DVI2, Millermatic 212 and Millermatic 252. Enhancements to all three models include: a patented EZ-Change cylinder rack, which allows operators...

Data logger.(Facilities: New Equipment)(TandD Corp. introduced TR73U Data Logger)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... TandD Corp. of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has introduced the new TR73U Data Logger that monitors three channels on an easy-to-read, four-digit display: temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. This compact, lightweight unit is approximately...

Rotary de-clumper.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Munson Machinery of Utica, N.Y. , announced a new model 15X15-SS low-profile Rotary De-Clumper that reduces agglomerates and friable materials being discharged from process equipment, storage vessels and shipping...

Pressure washer.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Cool Loop)(Water Cannon )(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Water Cannon of Lake Mary, Fla., announced its newly engineered "Cool Loop" design, prototyped for pressure washers in the poultry processing industry where there is around-the-clock operation. The heat-dissipating Cool Loop allows the pump to...

Pneumatic screw pump.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Wm. W. Meyer & Sons Inc.)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Wm. W. Meyer & Sons Inc. of Libertyville, Ill., announced its Meyer Pneumatic Screw Pump, a heavy-duty dry materials injection pump designed to feed dry, pulverized material into a pneumatic conveying line. The pump can handle highly abrasive,...

Open-mouth bagger.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Premier Tech Systems introduces PTK-2700)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Premier Tech Systems of Rivieredu-Loup, Que., announced its PTK-2700, which bags the full range of granular, pelleted and extruded feed and food products at speeds up to 40 bags per minute. The dual-spout bagger uses...

Darkening helmets.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lincoln Electric Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, introduced its VISTA line of auto-darkening helmets. All VISTA helmets include a fullfeatured cartridge, including four arc sensors, variable shade, variable sensitivity and...

Seed grinder.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Modern Process Equipment Corp. of Chicago, Ill., has introduced the IMD 8 Chia Seed Gran-U-Lizer. Using an instantaneous grinding action, the IMD 8 produces a fine grind on numerous oilseeds, including chia seed, without elevating product...

Photoionization detector.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... RAE Systems Inc. of San Jose, Cal., introduced the MiniRAE Lite, a third-generation photoionization detector (PID)based instrument. The MiniRAE Lite is a nonintrinsically safe instrument intended for outdoor environmental and construction site...

Ethanol system.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Easy Energy Systems Inc. introduced Modularized Ethanol Production System)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Easy Energy Systems Inc. of Welcome, Minn., has introduced its new patentpending Modularized Ethanol Production System, a self-contained, pre-plumbed, pre-wired, computerized, fully automatic ethanol production...

Heat exchanger.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Tranter Inc. of Wichita Falls, Texas, introduced the SM-54 in its line of SUPERMAX Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers. The SM54 can handle high flow rates with its 6 in. (DN150) plate side connections and up to 16 in. shell side connections. It can...

Gear motors.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Emerson Power Transmission of Florence, Ky., has introduced two new products to the Browning line of speed reducers: the HwN Series 3000 Helical Worm gear motors and the MbN Series Helical Shaft Mount gear motors. Available frame sizes include...

System offers option for manure.(Facilities)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... A TYPICAL 1,000-head beef feedlot produces up to 280 tons of manure in just one week. That's a lot of manure, and for hundreds of U.S. cattle feedlots, disposal is an important management issue. Fortunately, Agricultural Research Service (ARS)...

Managing manure can reduce antibiotic levels.(Facilities)
January 7, 2008... ANTIBIOTIC resistance is a growing human health concern. Researchers around the globe have found antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals to be present in surface waters and sediments, municipal wastewater, animal manure lagoons and underlying...

VeraSun works on oil extraction.(Facilities)(VeraSun Energy Corp.)
January 7, 2008... Key Points * Process removes corn oil from distillers grains. * Two renewable fuels generated from one corn kernel. * Biodiesel produced without creating more feedstock demand. VERASUN Energy Corp. began work on an oil...

Heska amends vaccine deal.(News)(Agri Laboratories Ltd.)
January 7, 2008... Key Points * Heska to fund portion of development spending to receive distribution rights. * AgriLabs will market vaccines in U.S., Africa and Mexico. HESKA Corp. announced Dec. 28 that its Des Moines, Iowa-based subsidiary (Heska...

Bunge posts strong Q3.(Financial Reports)(Financial report)
January 7, 2008... Bunge Ltd. reported net income of $351 million, a 108% increase compared to the same quarter last year at $169 million. Bunge said its agribusiness division benefited from strong global market conditions. "In the third quarter, our...

Michael notes high costs for cheese, eggs.(Financial Reports)(Michael Foods Inc. revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Michael Foods Inc. has reported increased earnings and revenues for its third quarter and first three quarters, noting that it did so despite high cheese and egg costs. For its quarter ended Sept. 30, Michael reported net earnings and...

CHS reports growth across all businesses.(Financial Reports)(CHS Inc.)(Financial report)
January 7, 2008... CHS Inc. has reported increased earnings and revenues for its 2007 fourth quarter and full year, attributing its performance to strength across all operations, led by its energy business. For its quarter ended Aug. 31, CHS reported net...

Sanderson cites improved markets.(Financial Reports)
January 7, 2008... Sanderson Farms Inc. has reported increased earnings for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter and full year, attributing its performance to improved market conditions and volume. For its quarter ended Oct. 31, Sanderson Farms reported net...

Ethanol boosts Andersons earnings.(Financial Reports)
January 7, 2008... The Andersons Inc. reported that net income and earnings for its third quarter and first nine months established new company records. Third-quarter net income was $10.6 million, or 58 cents per share, on revenues of $554 million. ...

Elevators offer low-lin premiums.(MILL MARKET)
January 7, 2008... Key Points * Premium is 60 cents for on-farm storage and 55 cents for harvest delivery. * Participation available in seven states at more than 100 locations. GROWERS across much of the Corn Belt now have more opportunities to...

HACCP short course offered.(MILL MARKET)(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... WHILE not a regulatory standard for the North American feed industry, voluntary adoption of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) is becoming more important for feed industry members to maintain their competitiveness. Texas...

NGFA offers Spanish rule book.(MILL MARKET)(National Grain and Feed Association)
January 7, 2008... IN an effort to enhance trading relationships with Spanishspeaking customers, the National Grain & Feed Assn. (NGFA) issued a Spanish translation of its widely used "NGFA Trade Rules & Arbitration Rules Booklet." Like the English version,...

Free tool helps calculate regulated air pollutants.(MILL MARKET)(potential to emit)
January 7, 2008... A TOOL to facilitate the calculation of the "potential to emit" (PTE) regulated air pollutants from country grain elevators, grain terminal elevators and country grain terminal elevators is now available for free download at www.iwrc.org. ...

Ingredient market.(Statistical table)
January 7, 2008... INGREDIENT MARKET The following prices, which include delivery, were obtained Jan. 2 from feed and grain vendors in the U.S. and Canada. The prices represent current trading values, but are not guaranteed. The second column shows...

Losses loom for hog producers.(Livestock/Poultry)
January 7, 2008... At A Glance * Factors from hog: corn ratio to management prompt hog/pork expansion. * Accelerating feed costs drive up breakevens. * Cattle markets seasonal to be short, and prices may slip under $90. AS noted off the hogs...

Chicken markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The chicken markets strengthened last week due to limited supplies off two consecutive short slaughter weeks and good demand from retailers to restock their meat cases, according to Feedstuffs sources. Chickens were 7174 cents and 68-71...

Egg markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The egg markets were holding unchanged at record-high levels for the third consecutive week at $1.61-1.65 and $1.511.53/doz. for large-sized eggs delivered to eastern and midwestern store doors, 85.2% higher than year ago. Sources cautioned...

Breaking markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... Central states breaking stock was $1.09-1.11/doz., down 2 cents for the week but up 285.7% from the year before. Breakers expressed frustration and said they simply will stand aside until commercial producers make more realistic offers, and...

Turkey markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The turkey markets continued to weaken, as is normal in the first of the year, declining 1-2 cents last week and off 25 cents from their pre-Thanksgiving peak. Hens and retailsized toms were 73-75 cents/ lb. in the eastern and midwestern...

Dairy markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... The cheese markets continued to recover from a December slide and were, in fact, above their pre-Christmas peak last week as processors simply did not respond to buyers' offers to buy, sources said. Barrel cheese was up 6.5 cents for the week...

Bosecker retires.(In 60 seconds)(R. Ronald Bosecker resigns from National Agricultural Statistics Service)(Brief article)
January 7, 2008... R. Ronald Bosecker, administrator of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) since 1999, announced his retirement last week, effective Jan. 3, after almost 43 years at NASS. Joseph T. Reilly, currently NASS associate administrator,...

Prices dominated 2007.(Grains/Ingredients)
January 7, 2008... WHEN it comes to the grain markets, there was no rest for the weary in 2007. Agricultural markets saw another large influx of outside money to keep them very volatile. Normal seasonal trends were nowhere to be found in 2007. Tom Leffler,...

MIT finds key to avian flu spread in humans.(Massachusets Institute of Technology)
January 14, 2008... MASSACHUSETTS Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have uncovered a critical difference between influenza viruses that infect birds and humans, a discovery that could help scientists monitor the evolution of avian flu strains and aid in...

Cobb, Hendrix form alliance.(Business)
January 14, 2008... COBB-VANTRESS Inc., a globally leading provider of chicken genetics, and Hendrix Genetics B.V., a major supplier of genetics in the livestock and poultry sectors, announced last week that they are exploring joint venture opportunities. ...

EU: clones pose no safety risk.(News)(European Commission)
January 14, 2008... FOOD products obtained from healthy cattle and pig clones and their offspring are within the normal range with respect to the composition and nutritional value of similar products obtained from conventionally bred animals, and therefore, it is...

FDA reorganizes leadership.(NewsWatch)(Food & Drug Administration)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... Food & Drug Administration commissioner Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach announced two major changes in the agency's senior leadership team. Effective Jan. 7, Dr. Stephen Sundlof moved from director of FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to...

Iowa co-ops combine feed departments.(NewsWatch)(Great Lakes Cooperative)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... The feed divisions of Farmers Cooperative Co. (FC), Farnhamville, Iowa, and Great Lakes Cooperative, Everly, Iowa, last month agreed to unify their feed companies. Chris Pearson, FC vice president of feed, and Kevin Hartkemeyer, general manager...

APHIS makes key management changes.(NewsWatch)(Agriculture Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced two changes to its senior management staff. Rebecca Bech, formerly deputy administrator of biotechnology and regulatory services (BRS), has been...

Closed sites.(NewsWatch)(BASF Animal Nutrition)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... Last year, BASF announced the divestment of its animal nutrition premix business, selling facilities in eight countries. Following a comprehensive review of options, BASF closed two premix sites Dec. 31 in Georgetown, Ont., and Abbotsford, B.C....

Premix plant.(NewsWatch)(Zagro Group acquires BASF)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... Singapore-based Zagro Group announced that it has acquired the animal nutrition premix business from BASF Taiwan's Animal Nutrition unit under its Fine Chemicals operating division. As part of the acquisition, Zagro will take over the entire...

Food safety.(NewsWatch)(Food and Drug Law Institute)(Brief article)
January 14, 2008... The Food & Drug Law Institute is hosting a conference on food safety problems and solutions Jan. 24 at the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. Speakers include Dr. Richard A. Raymond, U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary for food safety,...

Trade push is on.(Inside Washington)
January 14, 2008... THE White House is planning a big-time push this year to persuade Congress to approve free trade pacts with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, Chris Padilla, undersecretary for international trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce, said. The...

Canada changes cheese standards.(News)(Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
January 14, 2008... THE Canadian government published final regulations late last month that set new standards for what needs to go into a wide variety of cheeses. The new regulations will come into force Dec. 13. They generally require more fluid milk in...

WTO technical talks finish; modalities next.(News)(World Trade Organization)
January 14, 2008... NEW Zealand Ambassador Crawford Falconer, chair of the World Trade Organization's agriculture negotiations, wrapped up six months of steady technical-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, last Friday. WTO Doha Round negotiators now will wait...