Hunger, Stress Are Roadblocks to Healthy Eating, New ERS Report Shows
Hunger and stress may be major roadblocks to healthy eating, according to a new report from USDA's Economic Research Service.
News Item · American Meat Institute · Aug 19, 2008
USDA ERS Reports Shows Decline in Nutrition Label Use
A new USDA Economic Research Service report shows that while the majority of consumers say they use nutrition labels, overall use has declined.
News Item · American Meat Institute · Aug 19, 2008
ImmigrationWorks Southeastern Summit Slated for September
ImmigrationWorks USA, a national organization aimed at advancing immigration reform that works for all Americans - employers, workers and citizens - will host a Southeastern Summit September 11, 2008, at the Marriott Atlanta Airport.
News Item · American Meat Institute · Aug 12, 2008
AMI Submits Comments in Opposition to Proposed Regulation that Would Require Federal Contractors to Use E-Verify
AMI has submitted comments to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Secretariat in opposition to a proposed rule that would require federal subcontractors of any tier to use the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to check employees' work authorization. The proposed rule anticipates an effective date sometime in fiscal year 2009.
News Item · American Meat Institute · Aug 12, 2008
FSIS Issues Instructional Notice on PBIS Procedure and Result Codes
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 50-08: New Performance-Based Inspection System (PBIS) Procedure Code and Result Codes.
News Item · American Meat Institute · Aug 11, 2008