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“No single food group has the potential to positively impact human health and nutrition like animal protein: meat, milk and eggs.” Elanco president Jeff Simmons explains the importance of “reinventing” the animal protein industries for long-term success. https://t.co/aoieCD5xG5

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In case you missed it: @foodintegrity and @FMI_ORG are working to develop a “transparency index” based on consumer expectations soon health, food safety, environment, labor and human rights, treatment of food animals and business ethics. More:
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FIRST: WOTUS effective despite ruling; Tyson ends contract after abuse surfaces; and, ISU cancels poultry farm class. http://t.co/pWP0RR4CPg

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FIRST: Farm income falling sharply; Ag markets react to Wall Street selloff; and, Grassley defends Renewable Fuels. http://t.co/p0jUM7vBOp

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FIRST: Accumulation underway in cattle biz; Consumer Reports tests 'superbugs'; and, Court hasn't ruled on WOTUS yet. http://t.co/Fcs1tBSmeH

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LISTEN: Hearing today on WOTUS injunction; China's sow herd is shrinking; and, FDA seeks comment on medicated feed. http://t.co/RI5wpNmKba

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FIRST: Checkoff lawsuit not dead yet; EPA's WOTUS takes effect soon; and, California drought costs $1.85 billion. http://t.co/NBHNpeEyx4

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IN FOCUS: @CMEGroup economists examine what El Niño might mean for the #ag commodity markets over the next 24 months. http://t.co/ubU55lZqmG

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FIRST: Tyson ceases beef production at Dennison; Meat production forecasts lowered; and, Panama Canal strike averted. http://t.co/AS1vmhL4km

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FIRST: Tough meat export market; Beef market incentivizes quality; and, Ag groups pressure South Africa on trade. http://t.co/hwURAgTFg9

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Concerned about greenhouse gas emissions? A novel feed supplement can greatly reduce methane emissions from cows! http://t.co/NYuz5nMOau

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FIRST: Pork is fastest-growing foodservice protein; House asks for WOTUS investigation; and, Canada firm on COOL. http://t.co/LzLnm14Yrr

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FIRST: Idaho ag-gag law unconstitutional; COOL impact overstated; and, Army Corps memos 'smoking gun' on WOTUS. http://t.co/LBRnow80QE

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FIRST: No TPP deal yet; Army Corps & EPA at odds over WOTUS; and, The US #Beef herd is expanding quickly - for now. http://t.co/RcJtdiUdSj

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FIRST: Transportation bill gets short-term fix; HPAI situation improves; and, Meat exports face challenges. http://t.co/7JDt7dKlVh

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FIRST: USDA preps for avian flu; Pigs provide model for cancer research; and, AP offers new virus filter system. http://t.co/weZrFlUqjQ

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FIRST: Grassley presses DOJ on JBS-Cargill deal; Cattle report shows improvement; and, Companies sign climate pledge. http://t.co/jrnPMT1mNX

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FIRST: FDA proposes food label revision; APHIS updates avian flu findings; and, TPP negotiations underway in Hawaii. http://t.co/RFxWswVCjW

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FIRST: House passes GMO labeling bill; Senate works to shelve COOL; and, US meat supplies still abundant. Listen: http://t.co/25Ohc0cEeS

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FIRST: USDA presses for avian flu vaccine; Consumers look for meat bargains; and, Nestle Purina acquires Merrick Pet. http://t.co/6ndeYKYbTy