FSIS To Host Public Meeting To Discuss Challenges And Solutions For Reducing The Incidence Of E. coli O157:H7 In Raw Beef

The Agency has announced a public meeting that will be held on April 9-10, 2008 in order to discuss challenges and proposed solutions in moving forward to address recalls and illnesses related to E. coli O157:H7. - Posted 3/27/08 by AHB

Bush Poses One-Year Farm Bill Extension

President Bush on Thursday said he would sign the one-month extension of the 2002 farm bill Congress passed this week, but will ask Congress to extend it for a year if legislators cannot agree on a new farm bill by April 18. - Posted 3/14/08 by AHB

Best Hiring Practices Educational Opportunities Available

Ensuring that employees are eligible to work in the U.S. is essential to protect your business.  This program is designed to address the laws and regulations related to hiring practices and will suggest best employment practices.  Learn about tools you can use to achieve the most stable workforce possible. - Posted 3/12/08 by AHB

FSIS Establishes Outreach Training Program Area to Assist Establishments and Educate Employees

The Agency has announced a new program office dedicated to supporting the agency's continued efforts in outreach to small and very small plants and education of FSIS personnel. - Posted 3/12/08 by AHB

Senate Extends 2002 Farm Bill For Another Month

The Senate has voted to extend the 2002 farm bill to April 18, 2008. - Posted 3/12/08 by AHB

Judge Rules Poultry Are Not 'Livestock'

A San Francisco judge has ruled that chickens are not "livestock," and, as a result, are not subject to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, according to court filings. - Posted 3/6/08 by AHB

JBS-Swift To Resume Strategy Of Maximizing Slaughter Capacity

With Smithfield Beef Group and National Beef Packing Co. under its belt, JBS S.A. now accounts for some 30 percent of the U.S. market's total beef processing capacity, and its acquisitions have consolidated the U.S. beef industry. - Posted 3/6/08 by AHB

More Brands Added To Hallmark/Westland Recall, CEO To Be Subpoenaed

Over the weekend, more retail brands were discovered to have included some beef involved in the Hallmark/Westland recall. - Posted 3/4/08 by AHB

Online Resources Aim To Help Small Processors With HACCP

Extension faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed Web-based resources to assist small meat and poultry processors with HACCP implementation. - Posted 3/4/08 by AHB

At Least Two Hallmark/Westland Inspectors Suspended: Union

At least two federal inspectors from Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co. have been placed on paid administrative leave following the largest beef recall in U.S. history. - Posted 3/3/08 by AHB