From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Hired Hauler Gets Greedy; Renderers Picks Up Pieces

FDA Requests Further Comments on Feed Ban Regulation

CWD-Postive Animals Excluded from Feed Use

FPRF and NRA Meet Back-to-Back

It Was the Best of Times: Don Franco Retires

From the Association: Industry Must Be Self-Reliant, Responsible, and Responsive

NRA Names VP Scientific Services

Tech Topics: FPRF-A Research Organization of Diversity (PDF)

Biodiesel Bulletin: EPA Releases Study on Biodiesel Emissions

International Report: Europe Lowers the Boom on Animal By-Products

Labor and the Law: Some Like it Hot! Beware of Hot Work Liability

People, Places, &...

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: California Nuisance Law Put to the Test

West Nile Virus - Should Renderers be Concerned?

Neutralizing Odors Made Simple

Research Shows Cats Benefit from Meat Meal

World Meat Demand to Rise Along with Animal Disease Fears

TSE Discovered in Australian Zoo Cat

Numbers Look Good for Salmonella Testing in First Two Quarters of 2002

Imaging for Safer Meat

EPA Issues Oil Spill Prevention Rule

Biodiesel Bulletin: Distributors Not Choosy About Biodiesel

From the Association: Keeping Watch on Capitol Hill

Tech Topics: Reflections of a Decade, Projections for the Future

International Report: The International Ripple Effect of Food and Fiber Security/Safety Standards

Labor and the Law: Mold Liability - Nothing to Sneeze at!

People, Places, &...

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Odor Index Developed

Biodiesel and CWD are Hot Topics at NRA's Central Region Convention

Animal Fats/Oils Biodiesel Facts

First Biodiesel Courses Debut at Iowa State

Biodiesel Bulletin: Biodiesel's Bright Future Deserves Equality

From the Association: Delivering Industry Message to Capitol Hill

Tech Topics: Raw Material (PDF)

Industry Responds to ELG Proposal

EU Sets Dioxin Limits for Food and Feed

Labor and the Law: Employer Can Refuse to Hire Employee Who Poses "Direct Threat"

Letters

International Report: U.S./Canada are Among Own Best Customers (PDF)

Second Latin American Conference Successful

People, Places, &...

Chicken Feather Microchip?

Australians Process 2.5 Million Tons of Raw Material (PDF)

June 2002

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Same Foul Issue, Different City

Troubling Times Draws Larger than Usual Audience to NRA and FPRF Spring Meetings

APPI's Role in Industry Remains Strong (PDF)

Livestock Mortalities: Methods of disposal and their potential costs (PDF)

Keeping Continuous Systems Running Continuously (PDF)

From the Association: Renderers Successful in Farm Bill, But Equality Still Unbalanced

Tech Topics: Government's Difficulty in Communicating Risk: The BSE Perspective

Minnesota Passes Biodiesel Fuel Requirement

Labor and the Law: The Heat is On! Employer Liability to Protect Employees Against Heat Hazards

Latest Feed Ban Compliance Numbers Up

International Report: Big Turnout at China Feed Show - Another Success for NRA

European Meeting Educational

Virginia Battles Influenza Outbreak in Poultry

People, Places, &...

Letters

April 2002

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Brrr! Renderer Chills Out in Tough Times

Market Report 2001: 2001 Was a Struggle; Will 2002 Fare Better? (PDF)

Preparing for Disaster: Carcass Disposal Challenges During UK's FMD Outbreak (PDF)

Chow Down, Fido - Dog Food is Safe

Renderers Devour Full Plate of Industry Morsels at PCRA 70th Annual Convention

Franco Honored by Pacific Coast Renderers

From the Association: Irons in the Fire

Tech Topics: Bioenergy 2002

International Report: NRA Delegates Plead Their Case to Europe

MBM "Down for the Count" in European Union?

Labor and the Law: Courts Uphold Employers on Workplace Violence

Revised ELGs Proopsed for Industry

People, Places, &...

Minnesota Renderers Conduct Seminar for Animal Scientists

International Pet Ownership on the Rise

Letters

February 2002

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Industry Portals Receive Facelift

Producing Salmonella-free Meal (pdf)

A Win for Renderers in Biodiesel Program

John Deere Supports Biodiesel Use

International Report: Biodiesel Plants Open in Germany, Canada

Tech Topics: Defining the Mission and Objectives of APPI: A Blueprint for the Future

Nearly All Renderers Complying with Feed Ban

From the Association: Study Says BSE Risk Low in U.S., But USDA Not Content

More Info for EU Beef Buyers

Labor and the Law: What If...Emergency Contingency Planning

People, Places, &...

Consumers Remain Confident That U.S. Beef is Safe