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AMI supports repeal act proposed to end ethanol subsidies
AMI joined a broad and diverse coalition of more than 30 groups in support of a repeal act written to end ethanol tax credits.
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One in four Americans worried about having enough money for food, survey finds
One in four Americans is worried about having enough money to put food on the table in the coming year, according to new research conducted by Hart Research Associates and commissioned by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) and Tyson Foods, Inc.
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American Meat Institute unveils safe equipment design checklist
The American Institute (AMI) Thursday unveiled a Safe Equipment Design Checklist aimed at ensuring that equipment used in meat and poultry plants is designed in compliance with key standards and minimizes hazards and injuries.
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To combat obesity, reduce calories & replace carbs & fat intake with protein
For those wishing to lose weight or avoid gaining weight, reducing overall caloric intake is key, perhaps by substituting protein intake in place of both carbohydrate and fat intake, according a to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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USDA report: Ethanol policy to keep corn price high
The continued U.S. demand for corn-based ethanol combined with the ongoing European Union biodiesel demand for vegetable oils will keep prices for corn, oilseeds and many other crops at historically high levels, according to a new USDA report “Agricultural Projections to 2020.” The report forecasts meat, poultry and grain production through the next decade.
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AMI says GIPSA would impede job growth
As the national discussion on regulatory reform heats up, the American Meat Institute continued to voice its call in television, radio and print interviews for a withdrawal of the proposed livestock marketing rule published in June by USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.
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AMI worker safety, human resources conference, March 9-10
Registration is open for the American Meat Institute Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment, to be held March 9-10, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.
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Meat & poultry industries join forces in research
Facing many of the same challenges and willing to learn from each other, the meat and poultry sectors are joining together to present a new research conference. The dates are set for Nov. 1-2, and the conference will be held in Kansas City.
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AMI calls for swift action on pending FTAs
The American Meat Institute has called for swift action by the U.S. Congress in approving the free trade agreement now being considered for passage by the U.S. Congress.
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American Meat Institute says 2010 Dietary Guidelines affirm role of meat and poultry in a healthy balanced diet
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today said that the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans affirm that meat and poultry products are important components of a balanced, healthy diet.
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Claire Danes wins SAG Award for portrayal of Temple Grandin
Claire Danes, the actress who portrayed Temple Grandin, Ph.D., in HBO’s biopic “Temple Grandin,” has been awarded the Screen Actors Guild award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a TV movie or miniseries.
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- Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
- Help for flood affected farmers
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Oil rallies for third day, shrugging off firm dollar
- Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
- Hog Outlook: Retail prices up 2.4 percent over the last 2 years
- McDonald’s replaces Angus burgers with new burgers, more bacon
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- NPPC: America’s hog farmers urge Christie to veto bill
- World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
- Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs
