Feb 13, 2019Agriculture Groups Seek Exemptions from Certain Hours-of-Service Requirements
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Livestock Marketing Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association and National Aquaculture Association filed a joint application for an exemption from certain provisions in the Federal...
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Feb 12, 2019IPPE Week Kicks Off
The meat and poultry industry will gather this week in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2019 International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE), scheduled to take place February 12 – February 14, at the Georgia World Congress Center.
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Feb 12, 2019FSIS Eliminates Unnecessary Requirements for Hog Carcass Cleaning
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a final rule amending the federal meat inspection regulations, removing the provision that required hog slaughter establishments to clean hog carcasses before incising.
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Feb 11, 2019Study Details Impact of Tariffs
A new study commissioned by Tariffs Hurt the Heartland warns the U.S. economy could lose 2.2 million jobs and gross domestic product (GDP) could fall by more than one percent should existing U.S. tariffs remain in place or increase.
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Jan 24, 2019NAMI Announces Details for Two Additional Paid Education Sessions at 2019 IPPE
The Meat Institute announced details for two additional paid education programs at the 2019 International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE), scheduled to take place February 12-14, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jan 22, 2019Methane Video Facebook Post Draws Viral Viewership
A seven-minute video on the facts about the environmental impact of methane from animal agriculture posted on the North American Meat Institute Facebook page has reached more than 750,000 people, with 300,000+ views and nearly 5,000 shares.
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Jan 21, 2019Meat Institute Submits Comments on Healthy People 2030 Objectives
The Meat Institute submitted comments in response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed Healthy People 2030 objectives . In particular, the Meat Institute commented on two core objectives that propose reducing consumption of saturated fat and sodium in individuals aged...
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Jan 21, 2019Meat Institute Announces Staff Liaisons for Three Committees
The Meat Institute has reorganized the staff liaison structure for its Food Safety and Inspection Affairs, Scientific Affairs and Animal Welfare Committees, assigning a single staff contact to each committee.
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