Daily News Update, Dec. 19, 2007

Victoria County chosen as site for possible nuclear power plant
Victoria's city council, commissioner's court and chamber of commerce have all approved resolutions of support for the plant, but some local landowners and ranchers have reservations. "There are many unknowns. We don't know about safety or environmental impacts. We have legitimate questions that have yet to be answered." more
 

European Union to introduce restrictions on Brazilian beef
The EU plans to restrict Brazilian beef imports from January because of "serious and repeated" failings in the animal health system of the world's biggest beef exporter. From Jan. 31, 2008, the 27-nation bloc will only allow Brazilian beef within its borders that comes from  "an approved and restricted list of holdings.'' more
 

TSCRA delegate Missy Bonds reports on final leg of European tour promoting U.S. beef
TSCRA Marketing Committee Vice Chairperson Missy Bonds has completed her tour of Europe traveling with a special delegation hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The group visited farms, slaughter plants, cattle operations, and spoke to representatives of the industry about many different aspects of beef imports to the European Union. more
 

10 trends to watch in the meat business in 2008
Natural meat, functional foods, nostalgia and partnering on brands are just a few of the trends to watch in the meat business in 2008. more
 

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