NY Receives $1.25 Million To Improve Cattle Feed Safety

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced that the Department was recently awarded a $1.25 million grant to enhance its cattle feed laboratory testing and inspection programs that are directly related to animal and human health. Funding for the Feed Safety and Ruminant Feed Ban Support Project Grant is provided through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Labor Department Accuses Tyson Fresh Meats Unit Of Gender Bias

September 20, 2010 Jim Suhr, Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday accused a Tyson Foods Inc. subsidiary of discriminating against women in its hirings at an Illinois plant and is trying to halt all federal contracts with the company until the alleged violations are remedied.

Tailgate Parties In Retail Outlets Will Promote Beef, Wine

September 20, 2010 Tim Hearden, Capital Press

The tandem of meat and wine has extended from the dinner table to the grocery aisle.

Wal-Mart Targeted By Labor Union, Farmers On Antitrust Claims

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the target of an unlikely alliance between a labor union and farmers and ranchers who say the worlds largest retailer is using its power to hold down prices in the agriculture industry.

Beef Checkoff Introduces Cuts From The Chuck Roll To Your Customers

September 17, 2010 The Beef Checkoff

Cuts from the Chuck Roll are the new frontier of beef cuts. This information will help you introduce these new cuts to your customers.