Past Articles 2003
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December 2003

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Proposed Rule Issued for Canadian Animal Product Imports

A Hot Time in the Desert
Intense temperatures and issues make for memorable industry meetings.


NRA and WRO Elect New Officers

Wastewater Treatment Technologies for 21st Century Renderers

Biodiesel Bulletin: Navy to Produce Biodiesel;Education Grants Awarded

From the Association: Canadian Renderers Regroup, and Restructure

International Program Receives Increased Funding

California Unveils BSE Prevention Plan

Tech Topics: Livestock Development in Developing Countries

Labor and the Law: Inadequate Fire Response Reemerges in Tragedies

International Report: EU Sets Conditions for Re-introduction of Proteins

EU Export Requirements for Rendered Products Revised

People, Places, &...

Letters

AFOA Annual Meeting is Another Winner


October 2003

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: New Dietary Guidelines Issued for Cats and Dogs

Plant Safety: How do renderers fare? (PDF)

Using Biotechnology in Wastewater Treatment

From the Association: The Saga Continues

Biodiesel Bulletin: California Contemplates Alternative Diesel Fuels, Home to New Fuel Depot

Biodiesel Workshops Successful

Bioterrorism Act Requires Registration of Food and Feed Manufacturers

Tech Topics: Energy Nutrition for Modern Swine Diets

International Report: Rendering Still Important Despite Challenges

Labor and the Law: Don't Get the Shock of Your Life

Letters

People, Places, &...

FDA Issues Guidance on Animal Feed


August 2003

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: EPA Gives Thumbs Up to Biofuels as Fossil Fuel Alternative

The Future is Catching Up
Non-feed and bioenergy uses for rendered products


Supervisor Liability, Energy, and New Officers Top Agenda at NRA's Central Region Convention

Participation in Salmonella Testing Near Perfect

END Outbreak in California Winds Down

Canadian BSE Investigation Wraps Up

From the Association: A Waiting Game After Canadian BSE Case

Biodiesel Bulletin: Berkeley Goes Biodiesel; Renderer to Build Plant

International Report: China's Misfortune Calls for American Friendship

Labor and the Law: Powered Industrial Trucks - Potential Seat Belt Liability

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Deer and Elk in Animal Feed, Hosts Industry Meeting

People, Places, &...

FPRF Sponsors "Energy Density in Pig Diets" Symposium


June 2003

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Mengelkoch Closes the Doors After 91 Years

Airless Drying and Superheated Steam: The next generation of rendering?

All's Not Quiet on the Rendering Front

Canada Discovers BSE in One Cow

Biodiesel Bulletin: Washington Gets Biodiesel Friendly; Kudos for College Student

From the Association: Export Markets Offer Challenges

NRA Names Regional Director for Latin America


Tech Topics: China: The Other Half of the Sky

Labor and the Law: Congratulations - You Won the OSHA Lottery

Rendered Products Receive Equity in CCC Program

International Report: EU Delays Animal By-Products Regulation; Difficulties Arise with Imports into Egypt

People, Places, &...

Industry Bids Farewell to Three Individuals


April 2003

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Hired Hauler Gets Prison; Renderer Triumphs

Market Report 2002
Records set in 2002; Optimism carries into 2003 (PDF)


Meat and Bone Meal Use Plummets

USDA Marks Progress on BSE Prevention

Regulations • Disease • Disposal
Take center state at PCRA 71st Annual Convention


Industry Comments on Changes to FDA Animal Feed Rules

Ten Steps to a Healthy Cash Flow

From the Association: From Rules to Farewells, NRA Keeping Busy

Biodiesel Bulletin: Tax Credits Still Play Role in Feedstock Choice

Tech Topics: Industry Looks at Advance Notices and Ponders the Interpretation of Risk

International Report: Survey Shows BSE and Food Safety Concerns Drop

Labor and the Law: Courts Rule on Impact of Alcoholism and Stress

People, Places, &...

Don't be a Victim of E-Theft

Letters


February 2003

From the Editor

View from Washington

Newsline: Utah Renderer Eager to Relocate

Passing the Test: New on-site test detects ruminant by-products in meal and feed

California Poultry Hit by Outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease

Do's and Don'ts of Successful Legislative Grassroots Citizen Advocacy

Wake Up!

From the Association: Beating the Same Old Drum

Biodiesel Bulletin: American Support Biodiesel Incentives for Use in School Buses

Tech Topics: Non-Feed, Non-Food Applications for Animal By-Products

International Report: Half a Century of Export Service

NRA Regional Director Resigns; Candidate Sought

Rendered Product Exports are Booming (PDF)

Labor and the Law: High Profile Areas of Potential Legal Liability

NRA Names International Programs VP

People, Places, &...


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