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Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Immigration Law

On May 27, 2011, in Immigration, Legal Matters, by Phouth Gonzalez

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld an Arizona law that penalizes businesses for knowingly employing workers who are in the United States illegally.

Activists File Lawsuit, Petition to Attack Antibiotics in Food Animals

On May 27, 2011, in Activist Activity, Food Safety, Legal Matters, by Phouth Gonzalez

Activist groups took the offensive on the legal and regulatory fronts this week against the use of antibiotics in food animals, filing a lawsuit and a petition–actions that industry groups said were contrary to science and present an “inaccurate view” of the use of antibiotics in animals.

Pawlenty Backs Phase Out of Ethanol Subsidies in Bid for Nomination

On May 27, 2011, in Ethanol, by Phouth Gonzalez

Federal ethanol subsidies should be phased out gradually, former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty said in announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, this week.

Brazilian Agricultural Competitiveness to be Studied by USITC

On May 27, 2011, in Government News, International Trade, by Phouth Gonzalez

Brazil’s agricultural global competitiveness and its impact on U.S. agricultural exports to third country markets will be the focus of a new study by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC).

FSIS Finalizes Recommended Cooking Temperatures

On May 27, 2011, in Food Safety, Regulatory, by Phouth Gonzalez

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week that it is now recommending that pork, steaks, roasts, and chops (all whole cuts of meat) be cooked to an internal temperature of 145⁰F and allowed to rest for three minutes after removing from the heat source.

Pete Bugas Wins Seminar Contest; June 21 Registration Deadline Nears

On May 27, 2011, in NCC Programs, by Phouth Gonzalez

Pete Bugas, general manager of Interstate Container, Cambridge, Maryland, is the lucky winner of the early registration contest for the National Chicken Council’s July 17-19 Marketing Seminar.

FSIS Plans July Launch for Food Safety Education Campaign

On May 27, 2011, in Food Safety, Government News, by Phouth Gonzalez

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is planning to release a national advertising campaign in July 2011 to educate the public about the importance of safe food handling and how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness.

Trial Date Set for Department of Justice Antitrust Lawsuit Against George’s Inc.

On May 27, 2011, in Legal Matters, by Phouth Gonzalez

A U.S. District Court judge has set a trial date for the antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against George’s Inc. Judge Glen E. Conrad has set August 22 for the trial.

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Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Immigration Law

Activists File Lawsuit, Petition to Attack Antibiotics in Food Animals

Pawlenty Backs Phase Out of Ethanol Subsidies in Bid for Nomination

Brazilian Agricultural Competitiveness to be Studied by USITC

FSIS Finalizes Recommended Cooking Temperatures

Pete Bugas Wins Seminar Contest; June 21 Registration Deadline Nears

FSIS Plans July Launch for Food Safety Education Campaign

Trial Date Set for Department of Justice Antitrust Lawsuit Against George’s Inc.

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