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Activism at the altar
meatingplace.com | Posted onJuly 4, 2016 in Agriculture NewsThe General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church was considering a resolution regarding consuming animal products from large-scale farms.
Pork producers oppose revised animal welfare standards for organic
meatingplace.com | Posted onJuly 4, 2016 in Federal NewsUSDA has proposed new animal welfare standards for the National Organic Program that, if enacted, would be the first time such standards are codified in federal law. The National Pork Producers Council said this would present serious challenges to livestock producers.
Father of toddler, who died after drinking raw milk, knew it was dangerous
Dailymail | Posted onJune 30, 2016 in Food NewsThe father of a toddler who died after drinking raw milk knew it was dangerous when he gave it to him in tiny amounts, a court has heard.
Study shows California thriving with clean technology
Sacremento Business Journal | Posted onJune 30, 2016 in Energy NewsCalifornia is getting cleaner while also growing its economy dramatically, according to findings in a new study. The eighth annual California Green Innovation Index shows the state has grown its economy, as measured by gross domestic product, while being less carbon intensive.
FDA Critical of GMO Labeling Bill
DTN | Posted onJune 30, 2016 in Federal NewsThe Food and Drug Administration has sent the Senate Agriculture Committee technical comments on the genetically modified food labeling bill that Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and ranking member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., have developed in an attempt to preempt state labeling laws. The technical comments surfaced as both sides in the labeling debate are making arguments to the Senate on whether the bill should be passed.
Panama Canal Expands For New Trade Opportunities
Growing Produce | Posted onJune 30, 2016 in Federal Newshe country of Panama celebrated as the first ship passed through the newly expanded Panama Canal. The container vessel COSCO Shipping Panama traveled through the new locks at Agua Clara as thousands cheered amid fireworks and bands playing. The ship, measuring 158 feet wide and 984 feet long, is among the modern mega-container vessels now able to use the canal after the expansion, which began in 2007 with a price tag of $5.25 billion. The project doubled the waterway’s capacity. Ports along the U.S.
Tight Times Bring Changes for Farmers
Hoosier Ag Today | Posted onJune 30, 2016 in Agriculture NewsThis year has been one that has seen many farming operations making some significant changes due to tight profit margins. One Indiana grower who made major changes to his operations this year for financial reasons is Dan Gwin. Gwin farms near Linden in Montgomery County. Until this year, he has been growing primarily specialty crop corn that went to make tortilla shells and other food grade products.
Hormel sued over ‘natural’ pork claims
meatingplace.com | Posted onJune 30, 2016 in Food NewsHormel Foods Corp.’s claims that certain of its pork products are “natural” are deceiving consumers, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) alleges in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in the District of Columbia Superior Court. The complaint takes aim at the Austin, Minn.-based processor’s Natural Choice brand of lunch meats and bacon, pitting its slogan “Make the Natural Choice” and claims like “100% Natural” and “All-Natural” against consumers’ understanding of what “natural” means. The lawsuit cites Consumer Reports research that found that most consumers believe “natural” to mean that animals
Online cattle auction site closes after a few sessions
meatingplace.com | Posted onJune 30, 2016 in Agriculture NewsJust a month after holding its first auction, the online Fed Cattle Exchange has ceased holding auctions. “Effective June 29th, 2016, the Fed Cattle Exchange website will not be hosting auctions for an indefinite period of time,” said a posyed notice. “We encountered some technology obstacles that were in part, due to our attempt to quickly address a long recognized need of cattle producers.
Hershey board unanimously rejects preliminary offer from Mondelez
CNBC | Posted onJune 30, 2016 in Food NewsHershey's board unanimously rejected a $23 billion offer from its rival Mondelez International. In a statement, the maker of Hershey's Kisses and Reese's Peanut Butter, said it turned down the offer after determining "that it provided no basis for further discussion between Mondelez and the company." Hershey said Mondelez, the maker of Oreo cookies and Cadbury chocolate, offered it $107 a share in cash and stock.