AMI Meets With White House Officials To Oppose Expansion Of Ethanol Support

October 21, 2010 American Meat Institute

AMI, along with other critics of the current ethanol policy, met with White House officials to express its concerns regarding recent proposed modifications made by corn ethanol organizations to expand federal support for corn-based ethanol and extend the blenders tax credit, reported the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS).

Beefing Up Washington & Idaho’s Food Banks

The beef industry in Washington and Idaho is poised to put more meat into the region’s food banks, said Jay Theiler, executive director of marketing at Agri-Beef Co. in Boise, Idaho, the parent company of Washington Beef, a Toppenish slaughterhouse.

U.S. Beef Talks May Progress As Japan Gathers Mad-Cow Disease Risk Data

October 20, 2010 Aya Takada, Bloomberg

Japan, the biggest buyer of American beef before an outbreak of mad cow disease prompted the country to ban imports, is analyzing the safety of meat from cattle older than 20 months amid U.S. calls to normalize the trade.

Ready, Set, Turkey! Annual Turkey Helpline Provides Time-Tested Tips From The Experts At Foster Farms

October 20, 2010 Foster Farms

From storage and preparation, to calculating how long to cook the bird, to baste or not to baste, to perfecting your grandmothers stuffing recipe and finally, to carving your masterpiece with finesse… Foster Farms turkey pros are ready to help.

$25,000 Awarded To Do-Gooders By Gold’n Plump Poultry

October 20, 2010 Gold'n Plump

Gold’n Plump Poultry announced the winners of its “Who Do You Know Who’s Gold’n Good” Video Contest. This web-based contest invited individuals to upload a video nomination of a person, organization or community who they considered Gold’n good by always doing what’s right, not what’s easy.